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E421 GHD

1987 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

69,329 mi
Last recorded69,329 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE421 GHD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 69,329 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion under door step (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion under door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 69,329 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion under door step (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion under door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,126 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 68,126 miles

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

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

rear nearside handbrake readings slightly low

Pass 20 Feb 2012 67,458 miles

both front headlamp assemblys dim and corroded slightly

engine oil leaks

engine smokey at tick over

front brake disc's pitted slightly

front nearside inner c.v. boot slight seepage of grease

Pass 19 Feb 2011 66,003 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 66,003 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery insecure

exhaust baffles loose at centre box

exhaust rubbers split, and heatshield loose

front brake disc's pitted

front coil springs corroded

gearbox oil leaks and vibrations

outriggers nearside corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 61,131 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 62,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,621 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 59,621 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 50,704 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 50,704 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 50,254 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 50,252 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

inner sills on both offside and nearside heavily corroded but not part of the mot they are classed as outriggers

Pass 13 Jun 2005 49,244 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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E421 GHD is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 E421 GHD, 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 E421 GHD registered?

E421 GHD is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 November 1987.

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