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MRZ 3848

1987 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,925 mi
Last recorded126,925 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRZ 3848
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 126,925 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 126,925 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 126,299 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 125,355 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 125,350 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both ns and os (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 124,087 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 171,350 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 171,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 171,034 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

o/s front streeing rack has slight play

Fail 7 Jul 2016 171,025 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure outer clip missing (2.2.D.2d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

o/s front streeing rack has slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2015 168,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s front streeing has slight play.

Pass 29 Mar 2014 163,604 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 158,955 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 156,019 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 153,144 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 146,829 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 146,825 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 143,478 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 143,476 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 142,052 miles

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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MRZ 3848 is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MRZ 3848, 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 MRZ 3848 registered?

MRZ 3848 is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 November 1987.

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