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E329 DFC

1987 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,027 mi
Last recorded78,027 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE329 DFC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 78,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 78,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 98,800 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 98,621 miles

Front Drive shafts modified

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Headlight/bumper front panel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Headlight/bumper front panel. . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 98,620 miles

Central Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shafts modified

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Headlight/bumper front panel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Headlight/bumper front panel. . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 98,619 miles

Offside Exhaust system insecure 2 rubbers missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Side Vent Cover (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Inner arch repair not seam welded. (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Inner arch area not adequately seam welded. (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive shafts modified.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass condition faded. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease loss only. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass condition faded. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 98,618 miles

Central Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member below radiator. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure 2 rubber mounts missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Side vent sharp edges. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deterioted (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 98,472 miles

Exhaust rubbers splitting but still secure

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

Nearside handbrake slow operation

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Signs of brake fluid around the o/s/f calliper but no leaks

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 98,472 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Headlamp alignment requires checking (1.7.5a)

Nearside handbrake slow operation

Exhaust rubbers splitting but still secure

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Signs of brake fluid around the o/s/f calliper but no leaks

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 95,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play strong advisory (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play strong advisory (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 94,319 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake lever mechanism worn

Fail 1 Jun 2015 94,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake lever mechanism worn

Pass 11 Mar 2014 92,168 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 92,168 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 88,073 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 85,713 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 84,791 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 84,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 83,647 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 79,504 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 79,501 miles

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

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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E329 DFC is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 E329 DFC, 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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E329 DFC is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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