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D589 UNT

1987 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,260 mi
Last recorded212,260 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD589 UNT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 212,260 miles

Heavy corrsion on both front jacking points

both front and rear brake flexi hoses persishing

both front coil springs rusting

both front inner wheel arches corroding, ok at time of mot

both outer cv boots showing sisgns of wear

both rear leaf springs hevily corroding

exhaust system heavily corrdoing

heavy wear and rust front brake disc's

oil leak engine

play in both front steering rack joints

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in ofside front lower ball joint

Fail 21 Jul 2014 212,260 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Heavy corrsion on both front jacking points

both front and rear brake flexi hoses persishing

both front coil springs rusting

both front inner wheel arches corroding, ok at time of mot

both outer cv boots showing sisgns of wear

both rear leaf springs hevily corroding

exhaust system heavily corrdoing

heavy rust on front and rear cahssis sections

heavy rust on inner and outer sills

heavy wear and rust front brake disc's

oil leak engine

play in both front steering rack joints

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in ofside front lower ball joint

Pass 6 Jul 2013 210,269 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2013 210,269 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 206,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil ,leak

Fail 7 Jul 2012 206,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil ,leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 202,415 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch starting to slip

front brake discs heavily pitted

fuel warning light on

nearside rear out rigger corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2011 202,390 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch starting to slip

engine oil on minimum

front brake discs heavily pitted

fuel warning light on

nearside rear out rigger corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 196,198 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 196,198 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2009 190,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both doorstep undersills slightly corroded

nearside door lower edge requires attention soon

offside door lower edge repaired by tape

offside front inner flitch slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2009 190,397 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both doorstep undersills slightly corroded

nearside door lower edge requires attention soon

offside door lower edge repaired by tape

offside front inner flitch slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2008 185,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside wheel bearing requires attention soon

nearside wing mirror slightly damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2008 185,101 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside wheel bearing requires attention soon

nearside wing mirror slightly damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2007 182,491 miles

beam benders fitted

oil leak from around engine and gearbox

several corrosion spots showing

Fail 12 Jul 2007 182,487 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

oil leak around engine and gearbox

several corrosion spots showing

Fail 24 Feb 2007 182,463 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside wing mirror cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2006 173,268 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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D589 UNT is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 76,227 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D589 UNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D589 UNT is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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