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D972 VKJ

1987 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 2482cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,736 mi
Last recorded179,736 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD972 VKJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,482cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 179,736 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 79,736 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 174,864 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 170,239 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 167,526 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 164,870 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 162,078 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2012 162,078 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 158,465 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 155,042 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 155,031 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 150,693 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 146,464 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 140,901 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 140,901 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 135,577 miles

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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D972 VKJ is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 2,482cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D972 VKJ, 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 D972 VKJ registered?

D972 VKJ is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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