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D786 SFY

1987 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,388 mi
Last recorded141,388 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD786 SFY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 141,388 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2014 141,388 miles

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 141,388 miles

Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 141,388 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 141,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2011 141,388 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 141,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 141,392 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 141,388 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 141,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

bonnet mountings are corroded

Pass 5 May 2006 141,388 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leaking

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2006 141,388 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leaking

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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D786 SFY is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D786 SFY, 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 D786 SFY registered?

D786 SFY is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 April 1987.

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