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D743 FTR

1987 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

298,313 mi
Last recorded298,313 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD743 FTR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 298,313 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 298,312 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 297,298 miles

advise o/s/r suspention low may require attention

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking advise replacement

Fail 22 Jul 2010 297,289 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise o/s/r suspention low may require attention

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking advise replacement

Pass 22 Jul 2009 296,652 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

REAR BRAKES HAVE SLIGHT APPLICATION IMBALANCE

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 May 2009 296,652 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S MIRROR DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 296,635 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion o/s front inner wing

van leaning to o/s

Fail 29 May 2008 296,619 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion o/s front inner wing

van leaning to o/s

Pass 2 Aug 2006 296,207 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise both front lower arm rear bushes splitting.

advise both rear damper support bushes cracking

advise slight corrosion on both front discs inner surfaces.

advise slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

advise slight pulsation through electrics on both rear light clusters.

Fail 1 Aug 2006 296,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front lower arm bushes heavely split

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both sides of steering rack

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jul 2006 296,188 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2005 295,311 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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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D743 FTR is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 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 D743 FTR, 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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D743 FTR is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 April 1987.

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