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D838 BPD

1987 Fiat Ducato

Yellow Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,562 mi
Last recorded137,562 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD838 BPD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 137,562 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 130,053 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2007 130,043 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2006 127,628 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 127,623 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear no. plate starting to fade

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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D838 BPD is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in Yellow with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D838 BPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D838 BPD registered?

D838 BPD is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 May 1987.

Is D838 BPD safe to buy?

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