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E197 SYB

1987 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

91,630 mi
Last recorded91,630 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE197 SYB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 91,630 miles

has been heavily under sealed all over

Fail 2 Dec 2023 91,615 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage broken (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg corroded at front underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg underneath at front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working all stop lamps (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

has been heavily under sealed all over

Offside Front ball joint bolt loose

Pass 13 Jul 2022 91,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

one offside front brake flexi starting to crack

rear tail pipe corroded

trailer electrical socket not fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2022 91,150 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (bodge) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

one offside front brake flexi starting to crack

rear tail pipe corroded

trailer electrical socket not fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2022 91,126 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front flexi brake pipe starting to crack

exhaust tail pipe corroded

trailer electrical socket not fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2021 89,512 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 88,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 88,082 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 86,975 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 85,665 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 83,411 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,377 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 77,683 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 77,683 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2013 75,761 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 72,724 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 71,704 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2011 71,704 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 67,338 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 67,338 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 63,956 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 62,452 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 62,150 miles

CORROSION BECOMING ESTABLISHED TO VARIOUS PARTS OF BODY/CHASSIS/BRAKE PIPES-WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE.

Fail 10 Mar 2007 61,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

CORROSION BECOMING ESTABLISHED TO VARIOUS PARTS OF BODY/CHASSIS/BRAKE PIPES-WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Nov 2005 60,123 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 60,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E197 SYB is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E197 SYB, 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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E197 SYB is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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