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D936 BCW

1986 Fiat Ducato

Brown Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

191,018 mi
Last recorded191,018 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Fiat Ducato73,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD936 BCW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 191,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 191,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 190,351 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 190,351 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 189,250 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 188,199 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 188,199 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 186,603 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 186,603 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working linkage seized (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 181,680 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 181,679 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 173,537 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake return spring broken

Pass 27 Jul 2017 165,189 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 165,189 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement linkage seized (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported mountings broken (7.1.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 159,055 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 158,979 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 153,466 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 153,466 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 149,998 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 139,991 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 139,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 133,769 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 132,563 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 132,563 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 131,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 131,608 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 131,315 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 131,315 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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D936 BCW is a 1986 Fiat Ducato in Brown with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

Across all 1986 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 73,706 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 D936 BCW, 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 40 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D936 BCW is a 1986 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 December 1986.

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