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D223 SGB

1987 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,765 mi
Last recorded62,765 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD223 SGB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 62,765 miles

Holed and corroded in places outwith prescribed areas

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

poor underbody condition with evidence of extensive previous welding repairs in many places

this is not the best looking example of an ice cream van i have seen but complys to mot standards

Fail 25 Mar 2008 62,760 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Holed and corroded in places outwith prescribed areas

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

poor underbody condition with evidence of extensive previous welding repairs in many places

Pass 17 Apr 2007 62,661 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2007 62,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

evidence of extensive underbody repairs in various places

Pass 1 Nov 2005 62,243 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

air filter assembly missing

poor underbody condition evidence of extensive previous repairs

Fail 19 Oct 2005 62,243 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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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D223 SGB is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D223 SGB, 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 D223 SGB registered?

D223 SGB is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 March 1987.

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