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M487 EBD

1994 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

201,800 mi
Last recorded201,800 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 EBD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2011 201,800 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis corroded and in poor condition

lots of corrosion in engine bay.

Fail 14 Jul 2010 199,688 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front steering rack inner joint worn.

offside rear shock absorber rubber bushes worn.

rear axel brake pipes rusty.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 199,688 miles

nearside front steering rack inner joint worn.

offside rear shock absorber rubber bushes worn.

rear axel brake pipes rusty.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 198,456 miles

dents on nearside

off side inner drive boot poor condition

rear outer wheel arches rusting

Pass 18 Jul 2008 197,335 miles

offside rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 18 Jul 2007 196,388 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 196,388 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

offside front track rod end boot split. †edge offside windscreen cracked. †both front lower rubber brake hoses starting to perish. †steering u/j rusty. †nearside mirrow and door damaged.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 192,981 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 192,981 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror case broken. †nearside front tyre perrished and worn on inner edge. †nearside slideing door damaged.

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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M487 EBD is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 81,006 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 M487 EBD, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M487 EBD registered?

M487 EBD is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 November 1994.

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