MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front stering control arm has slight movement.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak from engine area.
Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front stering control arm has slight movement.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak from engine area.
Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
nearside rear tyre cracked and perrished
oil leak from rocker cover
slight movement at fixings of nearside rack arm
spare tyre side walss cracked
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
nearside rear tyre cracked and perrished
oil leak from rocker cover
slight movement at fixings of nearside rack arm
spare tyre side walss cracked
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in nearside and offside steering arms
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in nearside and offside steering arms
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
handbake cable stiff
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in front tyre
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E97 ELM is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 E97 ELM, 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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E97 ELM is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1987.
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