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D783 UUJ

1987 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

315,965 mi
Last recorded315,965 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD783 UUJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 315,965 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 315,965 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger/crossmember holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2023 311,426 miles

Lower Residual oil from old leak

Nearside Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 311,287 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position no retaining device (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed too much oil from breather (unsafe for vehicle) (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper oversized grazing hazard (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both, do not park (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine from engine breather pipe (tucked into chassis front cross member) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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D783 UUJ is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D783 UUJ, 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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What year was D783 UUJ registered?

D783 UUJ is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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