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D688 VTV

1987 Fiat Ducato

Maroon Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

72,718 mi
Last recorded72,718 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD688 VTV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 72,718 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 72,718 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 71,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2025 71,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2024 71,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 71,583 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 71,580 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load valve to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 71,141 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 71,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 69,948 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 69,948 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 69,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r wheel bearing becoming noisy

Fail 11 Aug 2020 69,354 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r wheel bearing becoming noisy

Pass 13 Aug 2019 68,283 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative both sides (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 68,283 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative both sides (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 68,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside front inner wing corroded

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load valve to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 68,150 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Connections loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside front inner wing corroded

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load valve to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 68,150 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to comp (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 68,150 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn inner joint (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn outer (2.5.C.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to comp (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 68,150 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 68,150 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,792 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 66,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,181 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 65,796 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,239 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 64,337 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 64,331 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,717 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 62,717 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,508 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 60,508 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 57,056 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 57,051 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 55,489 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 55,489 miles

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

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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D688 VTV is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in Maroon with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 D688 VTV, 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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D688 VTV is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 April 1987.

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