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E917 GHO

1987 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

72,212 mi
Last recorded72,212 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE917 GHO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 72,212 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 70,278 miles

All suspension components deteriorated/corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 68,988 miles

All front suspension bushes deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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 Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 66,432 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 64,908 miles

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

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 63,132 miles

Both front top suspension bushes worn

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

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 63,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both front top suspension bushes worn

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

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 61,903 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 59,965 miles

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective fixing bracket moving but secure (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 59,328 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis, suspension and steering components corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 59,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases loose at downpipe to manifold (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded upper and lower hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened bent and corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis, suspension and steering components corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 59,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

chassis and suspension components corrosion

exhaust mounts perishing rear

Fail 21 Apr 2016 59,044 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high won't tick over (7.3.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis and suspension components (6.1.A.1)

exhaust mounts perishing

hand brake efficiency only just met

Pass 11 Jul 2014 59,018 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 59,018 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 57,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 56,842 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 56,842 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 55,670 miles

Front brake discs in very poor condition on inner face

Fail 13 Jun 2011 55,670 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs in very poor condition on inner face

Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,915 miles

SERVICE BRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE JUST REACH MIN. REQUIREMENT

Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 51,988 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 51,988 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 49,951 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 49,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 48,256 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 48,256 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Off side front suspension tie bar slightly distorted.

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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E917 GHO is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 E917 GHO, 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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E917 GHO is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 October 1987.

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