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D850 VTV

1987 Fiat Ducato

Green Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

61,557 mi
Last recorded61,557 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD850 VTV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 61,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jun 2025 61,557 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2023 60,859 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))

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

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

fuel tank repaired

Fail 10 Nov 2023 60,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 60,775 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 60,737 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 60,716 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 57,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 54,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2015 54,479 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 54,207 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,302 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 53,301 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 51,999 miles

battery insecure

bonnet insecure

offside front wheel bearung slight play

Fail 19 Mar 2012 51,999 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

battery insecure

bonnet insecure

offside front wheel bearung slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,661 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

o/s/f bonnet hinge corroded & hanging off

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,034 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,120 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear suspension very low but ok at time of mot

Pass 7 May 2008 42,651 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front panel by radiator corroded

front windscreen scuttle panel corroded

fuel smell under bonnet

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s/r top marker light out

rear brake back plates and cylinders corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2008 42,651 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front panel by radiator corroded

front windscreen scuttle panel corroded

fuel smell under bonnet

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s/r top marker light out

rear brake back plates and cylinders corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

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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D850 VTV is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in Green with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D850 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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D850 VTV is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 March 1987.

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