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D473 RDB

1987 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

90,201 mi
Last recorded90,201 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD473 RDB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 90,201 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 90,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Apr 2026 90,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2025 88,807 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 86,973 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 85,704 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 84,891 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 84,891 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 83,698 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 83,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 80,786 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 80,784 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 79,471 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 78,787 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 78,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 77,046 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 77,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,291 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 75,229 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 74,500 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 73,895 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 72,787 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 72,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 72,144 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 72,134 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 71,989 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 71,772 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 71,491 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 71,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 70,899 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 70,899 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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D473 RDB is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 D473 RDB, 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 D473 RDB registered?

D473 RDB is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 June 1987.

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