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E451 SWT

1987 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

65,228 mi
Last recorded65,228 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE451 SWT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 65,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 65,226 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 65,163 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 65,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 65,143 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 65,142 miles

Brake performance not tested due to o/s/f brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 65,133 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 65,116 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 64,643 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 64,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 64,605 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 64,579 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 64,557 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 64,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 64,172 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,773 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,677 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Jun 2012 62,677 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,471 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 61,471 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 60,033 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 58,571 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 58,571 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2008 57,045 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 55,051 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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E451 SWT is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E451 SWT, 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 E451 SWT registered?

E451 SWT is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 October 1987.

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