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E439 FLY

1987 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,339 mi
Last recorded98,339 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE439 FLY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 98,339 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 98,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2016 97,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 94,560 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 93,483 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 93,483 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 90,654 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

tyres perished

Fail 22 Aug 2012 90,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

tyres perished

Pass 2 Nov 2010 88,775 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front drive shaft gaiters leaking

Fail 23 Oct 2010 88,756 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front drive shaft gaiters leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2010 88,722 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2009 86,684 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front inner wings corroded at lower joints close to prescribed areas

front undersaide has corrosion and repairs on and or near prescribed areas

fuel tank damp/oily,possibly porous

park brake close to having no reserve travel under load

some imbalance at front wheels brakes

Fail 25 Jun 2009 86,684 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front inner wings corroded at lower joints close to prescribed areas

front undersaide has corrosion and repairs on and or near prescribed areas

fuel tank damp/oily,possibly porous

park brake close to having no reserve travel under load

Pass 17 Jul 2008 87,881 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

underside of forward area has corrosion,repairs and weak points on and or near prescribed areas

Fail 9 Jul 2008 84,865 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

underside of forward area has corrosion,repairs and weak points on and or near prescribed areas

Pass 23 Jul 2007 84,747 miles

corrotion to offside sill outside perscribed area

exhaust fouling body

expanding foam around chassis area

Fail 23 Jul 2007 84,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrotion to offside sill outside perscribed area

exhaust fouling body

expanding foam around chassis area

Fail 12 Jun 2007 84,728 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Lower Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrotin to offside sill not it perscribed area

expanding foam around chassis area

Pass 23 Feb 2006 81,009 miles

o/s/front seat belt cover missing, n/s/f inner wing tender near suspension mount

Fail 23 Feb 2006 81,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/front seat belt cover missing, n/s/f inner wing tender near suspension mount

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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E439 FLY is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E439 FLY, 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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E439 FLY is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 September 1987.

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