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D521 TCH

1986 Fiat Ducato

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

79,250 mi
Last recorded79,250 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Fiat Ducato73,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD521 TCH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 79,250 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2025 79,250 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested BRAKE PIPE LEAKING (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2024 78,982 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust rubber missing

rear light lenses faded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 78,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

rear light lenses slightly faded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 78,659 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

rear inner wings corroded and holed

Fail 28 Feb 2022 78,659 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

rear inner wings corroded and holed

Pass 16 Mar 2021 78,659 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

h/lamps deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2021 78,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 78,659 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 78,659 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure mounting rubbers missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 78,572 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 78,572 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 78,375 miles

body out riggers starting to corrode

front brake ferrules starting to corrode

front door steps corroded

front suspension mounting points starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s chassis starting to corrode

o/s/r chassis starting to corrode

o/s/r shock absober starting to corrode

o/s/r shock absober starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear cross member starting to corrode

slight fluctuation to rear brakes

Fail 14 Jul 2017 78,361 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting windscreen (8.2.3)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

body out riggers starting to corrode

front brake ferrules starting to corrode

front door steps corroded

front suspension mounting points starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s chassis starting to corrode

o/s/r chassis starting to corrode

o/s/r shock absober starting to corrode

o/s/r shock absober starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear cross member starting to corrode

slight fluctuation to rear brakes

Pass 13 Jul 2016 78,310 miles

fuel smell under bonnet, fuel hoses damp

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/f door step and inner sill corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch corrode

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jul 2016 78,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

fuel smell under bonnet, fuel hoses damp

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/f door step and inner sill corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch corrode

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jul 2015 76,440 miles

both front inner sills starting to corrode

both rear wheel archs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing low

slight play to n/s/f steering system

suspect brake load valve fully loaded

Fail 13 Jul 2015 76,427 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front inner sills starting to corrode

both rear wheel archs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing low

slight play to n/s/f steering system

suspect brake load valve fully loaded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 75,013 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

corrsion to n/s front inner wing n/s o/s front inner sills

n/s body mounting split

wood blocks securing rear floor

Fail 3 Jul 2014 75,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

corrsion to n/s front inner wing n/s o/s front inner sills

n/s body mounting split

wood blocks securing rear floor

Pass 11 Jul 2013 72,532 miles

all wheel archs corroded

exhaust moutning missing

n/s out rigger damaged

oil leak

play to n/s steering system

rear lightls slightly shorting out

Fail 10 Jul 2013 72,532 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all wheel archs corroded

exhaust moutning missing

n/s out rigger damaged

oil leak

play to n/s steering system

rear lightls slightly shorting out

Pass 20 Jul 2012 70,013 miles

exhaust mounting broken

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight play to n/s/f steering system

Fail 17 Jul 2012 70,013 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust mounting broken

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight play to n/s/f steering system

Pass 22 Jul 2011 68,328 miles

front inner wheel archs starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jul 2011 68,303 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front inner wheel archs starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,287 miles

same as test number 844542380174

Fail 1 Jul 2010 65,270 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f brake ferrules starting to corrode

o/s/f brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jul 2009 60,843 miles

brake loads sensor valve seized, suspect due to weight

front inner wheel archs starting to corrode

fuel tank hoses starting to perrish

n/s wiper blade slightly smearing

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear cross member starting to corrode

rear inner wheel archs starting to corrode

skight play to steering rack

Fail 20 Jul 2009 60,843 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

brake loads sensor valve seized, suspect due to weight

front inner wheel archs starting to corrode

fuel tank hoses starting to perrish

n/s wiper blade slightly smearing

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear cross member starting to corrode

rear inner wheel archs starting to corrode

skight play to steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2008 59,531 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 57,930 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 56,338 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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D521 TCH is a 1986 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 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 D521 TCH, 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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D521 TCH is a 1986 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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