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E565 DFV

1987 Fiat Ducato

Brown Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,771 mi
Last recorded128,771 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE565 DFV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 128,771 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 127,906 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 127,906 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 127,151 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2023 126,245 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside corrosion present

Pass 21 Jul 2022 125,471 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Jul 2022 125,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2021 125,470 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside corrosion present

Pass 23 Jul 2020 124,743 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear floor support frame corroded

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Jul 2020 124,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear floor support frame corroded

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2019 122,239 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside corrosion present

rear floor support frame heavily corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2018 119,920 miles

tyres perished

underside corrosion present

floor support frame badly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 119,920 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyres perished

underside corrosion present

floor support frame badly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 118,280 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Nearside Front Step mount corroded

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 118,278 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Nearside Front Step mount corroded

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Rear Exhaust rubber mounts missing

Pass 22 Jul 2016 118,153 miles

Chassis outer skin in o/s and n/s wheel arches corroded.

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

front of o/s inner wing corroded behind front valence.

Fail 14 Jul 2016 118,134 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Chassis outer skin in o/s and n/s wheel arches corroded.

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

front of o/s inner wing corroded behind front valence.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 117,671 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 117,433 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 117,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 117,400 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 117,400 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2006 117,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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E565 DFV is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in Brown with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 E565 DFV, 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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E565 DFV is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 September 1987.

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