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E374 ELM

1987 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

143,608 mi
Last recorded143,608 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE374 ELM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 143,608 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

excessive welding repairs done

outer and inner wings corroded

underbody corroded in some places

Pass 29 Jun 2018 143,164 miles

Nearside Front seat removed

Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has had excessive welding repairs

Fail 19 Jun 2018 143,164 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has had excessive welding repairs

Pass 28 Jun 2017 141,513 miles

welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Jun 2017 141,485 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured n/s/f+o/s/f inner arches and o/s/f jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 138,392 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 138,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 135,635 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 132,688 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 132,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 129,275 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 129,275 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 126,097 miles

Centre exhaust mountings defective, rear exhaust mountings badly deteriated

Engine brather pipe dumping fumes into chasssis, All fume extraction of engine / exhaust needs to be to side of vehicle.

Nearside rear brake slight drag

Nearside rear underside wiring needs to be secured to body/ chassis (manditory failure as of 1st April 2012)

Rear brake pipes and shock absorbers covered in grease, cannot check for leaks

Wiring passing throught bulkhead on offside front is not protected by rubber grommets ( manditory failure as of 1st April 2012)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 126,091 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both mirror arms need tightening.

Centre exhaust mountings defective, rear exhaust mountings badly deteriated

Engine brather pipe dumping fumes into chasssis, All fume extraction of engine / exhaust needs to be to side of vehicle.

Horn on alternator push button needs marking

Nearside rear brake slight drag

Nearside rear underside wiring needs to be secured to body/ chassis (manditory failure as of 1st April 2012)

Rear brake pipes and shock absorbers covered in grease, cannot check for leaks

Wiring passing throught bulkhead on offside front is not protected by rubber grommets ( manditory failure as of 1st April 2012)

Pass 10 May 2011 123,063 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 119,899 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 119,899 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 119,880 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 119,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 118,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 118,876 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 117,215 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 115,888 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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E374 ELM is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 E374 ELM, 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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E374 ELM is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 August 1987.

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