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D909 TFC

1987 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,005 mi
Last recorded68,005 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD909 TFC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 68,005 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 68,005 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 67,964 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 67,964 miles

Fuel system component leaking front of fuel tank area (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 67,630 miles

fuel tank wet does not appear to be fuel.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 67,619 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel tank wet does not appear to be fuel.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 67,607 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 67,597 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 66,877 miles

nsr wheel bearing slight play/wear

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

travel on footbrake

Fail 6 Apr 2009 66,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

nsr wheel bearing slight play/wear

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

travel on footbrake

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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D909 TFC is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D909 TFC, 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 D909 TFC registered?

D909 TFC is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D909 TFC safe to buy?

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