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D197 LFX

1986 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2482cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

201,189 mi
Last recorded201,189 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Fiat Ducato73,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD197 LFX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,482cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 201,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 201,068 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 201,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated PERISHED (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 195,819 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

some body corrosion but not excessive

Pass 27 Mar 2017 195,186 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 192,810 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 189,542 miles

nearside and offside rear wheel bearings have slight free play

offside front wheel bearing has slight free play

Pass 28 Apr 2014 192,449 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 188,965 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 186,745 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to n/s/f inner arch

slight play in both n/s and o/s suspension

Fail 30 Apr 2012 186,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to n/s/f inner arch

slight play in both n/s and o/s suspension

Pass 16 May 2011 183,774 miles

All front brake flexi hoses just starting to perish

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front bumper corroding

Nearside front side light dim

Nearside front wingmirror cracked

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge + feathering on both edges

Radiator in poor condition + leaking

Slight interaction in rear lights

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Slight play in steering rack (both track rod inner ball joints)

Sump in poor condition

Various oil leaks

Pass 25 May 2010 177,794 miles

Slight play in osf wheel bearing

front discs in slight poor condition

ns mirror cracked

nsr tyre feathering on the inner edge

oil leak

rear silencer in slight poor condition

slight play in both front inner track rod ball joints

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

sump in slight poor condition

Pass 28 May 2009 170,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General under body of vehicle corroded

General vehicle body work in slight poor condition/slightly corroded

both front brake flexi hose slightly perished

both front outer cv gaiters starting to perish

both front track rod inner ball joints have slight play in

both rear wheel bearings have slight play in

engine sump corroded

front brake discs in slight poor condition

nearside exterior mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2008 163,559 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condensation in nearside headlamp

exhaust blow from manifold gasket area

exhaust in poor condition

horn a little weak

nearside mirror glass damaged

nsf tyre worn tyre worn on outer edge

rear gearbox mounting perished

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 29 Jun 2007 160,073 miles

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

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

condensation in offside headlamp

nearside door mirror glass cracked

play in offside steering rack inner track rod ball joint

rear gearbox mounting perished

slight rumbel from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2006 155,505 miles

both front outer constant velocity joint gaiters perished

both rear tyres tread low and just above legal limit

condensation in offside headlamp

nearside door mirror glass cracked

play in offside steering rack inner joint

rear gearbox mounting perished

slight rumble from nearside front wheel bearing

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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D197 LFX is a 1986 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,482cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1986 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 73,706 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 D197 LFX, 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 40 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D197 LFX registered?

D197 LFX is a 1986 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D197 LFX safe to buy?

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