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E708 CGU

1987 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,904 mi
Last recorded73,904 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE708 CGU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 73,904 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sills both sides inner/outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis,both sides inner/outer sills cross-member rand sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 73,827 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective All rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective Under engine , marked ()

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 73,821 miles

Fuel hose leaking Injection pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective All rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective Under engine , marked ()

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 72,599 miles

Nearside Front inner arch has slight corrosion

exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 22 Aug 2016 71,324 miles

front bumper mountings corroded

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre wall badly perished

Pass 21 Aug 2015 70,214 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 70,213 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 69,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 69,920 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 69,594 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 69,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2012 68,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyre sidewall perished/cracked

both front upper inner arches holed and corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 67,535 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 66,829 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 66,270 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 64,257 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 63,191 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 63,184 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 60,843 miles

o/s/r parking brake low on effort

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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E708 CGU is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E708 CGU, 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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E708 CGU is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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