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D278 RCY

1987 Fiat Ducato

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,860 mi
Last recorded51,860 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD278 RCY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,860 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 51,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 51,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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D278 RCY is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D278 RCY, 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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How do I check the history of D278 RCY?

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What year was D278 RCY registered?

D278 RCY is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 April 1987.

Is D278 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D278 RCY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D278 RCY have outstanding finance?

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