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E61 MLJ

1987 Fiat Ducato

Blue Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

104,862 mi
Last recorded104,862 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE61 MLJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2007 104,862 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear valance underneath corroded close to area of chassis

Fail 7 Feb 2007 104,813 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 104,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

oil leak from engine also water leak as well

rear vallance underneath corroded close to area of chassis

Pass 24 Feb 2006 100,308 miles

both front brake discs starting to corrode on inside edge

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 3 Feb 2006 100,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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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E61 MLJ is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E61 MLJ, 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 E61 MLJ registered?

E61 MLJ is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 October 1987.

Is E61 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E61 MLJ shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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