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D169 VSW

1987 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

48,317 mi
Last recorded48,317 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD169 VSW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 48,317 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 48,282 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 133,282 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 132,392 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 132,390 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 132,373 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 130,732 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 130,732 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 127,207 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 127,207 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 124,770 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 121,095 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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D169 VSW is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D169 VSW, 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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D169 VSW is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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