MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
welding repairs heavily undersealed
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)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
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)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
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)
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)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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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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