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D73 FCR

1987 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,707 mi
Last recorded139,707 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD73 FCR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 139,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Step area corroded

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front step area corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 139,378 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 138,925 miles

Both front inner and outer sills corroded but not within prescribed area

Exhaust system deteriorating and has minor leak of exhaust gases

Nearside rear handbrake cable in slight poor condition

Offside front headlamp in slight poor condition and pattern weak

Offside front upper brake hose perished

Offside rear reflector cracked

Slight interaction in rear lights

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Various oil leaks

Windscreen wipers dont self park

Fail 12 Oct 2017 138,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Both front outer sills corroded but not within prescribed area

Brake fluid level low

Exhaust system deteriorating

Minor leak of exhaust gases

Nearside front inner CV gaiter leaking grease & outer clip missing

Nearside rear handbrake cable in slight poor condition

Offside front headlamp in slight poor condition & pattern weak

Offside front outer CV gaiter leaking grease

Offside front upper brake flexi hose perished

Offside rear reflector cracked

Slight interaction in rear lights

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Various oil leaks

Offside gearbox bearing worn

Pass 19 Oct 2016 137,474 miles

Exhaust mounts starting to split.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mounting turret . (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside and nearside parking brake cables poor condition .

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 136,885 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 136,885 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 135,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in nearside inner steering rack bush

Fail 30 Oct 2013 133,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

some play in nearside inner steering rack bush

Pass 30 Oct 2013 133,646 miles

some play in nearside inner steering rack bush

Pass 15 Nov 2012 131,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

some lift in nearside inner rack bush

Fail 15 Nov 2012 131,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some lift in nearside inner rack bush

Pass 8 Nov 2011 130,174 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside and nearside front inner flitch panels corroded

some lift in nearside inner steering rack bush

Pass 26 Nov 2010 129,272 miles

front brake discs corroded on edges.

horn note feeble

nearside door mirror cracked

offside front chassis outrigger/jacking point corroded through

offside front inner flitch panel corroded

offside rear shock absorber lower bush in poor condition

Fail 8 Nov 2010 129,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

front brake discs corroded on edges.

nearside door mirror cracked.

offside front chassis outrigger/jacking point corroded through.

offside front inner flitch panel corroded.

Fail 30 Oct 2009 127,428 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

offside and nearside front inner flitch panels corroded.

offside rear top marker light not working.

play in nearside inner steering rack bush.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 127,428 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside and nearside front inner flitch panels corroded.

offside rear top marker light not working.

play in nearside inner steering rack bush.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 126,235 miles

headlights fixings poor.

offside and nearside front inner fitch panels corroded.

Fail 22 Oct 2008 126,235 miles

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

headlights fixings poor.

offside and nearside front inner fitch panels corroded.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 124,436 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake discs in poor condition.

offside and nearside front inner flitch panels corroded.

play in nearside steering rack bush.

Fail 31 Oct 2007 124,436 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition.

offside and nearside front inner flitch panels corroded.

play in nearside steering rack bush.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 120,559 miles

horn note feeble.

offside rear tyre worn on edges.

play in nearside steering rack bush.

Pass 7 Sep 2005 119,634 miles

play in n/s inner rack bush exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

Fail 7 Sep 2005 119,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play in n/s inner rack bush exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

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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D73 FCR is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D73 FCR, 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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D73 FCR is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 February 1987.

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