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D971 APM

1987 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,511 mi
Last recorded80,511 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD971 APM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 80,511 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 80,511 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 80,273 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 78,993 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 78,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 77,077 miles

chassi starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jun 2008 77,031 miles

N/S headlamp has water ingress.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 77,031 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

N/S headlamp has water ingress.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 76,080 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 76,080 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 75,466 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 75,465 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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D971 APM is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol 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 D971 APM, 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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D971 APM is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 May 1987.

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