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D977 VKJ

1987 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 2428cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,816 mi
Last recorded180,816 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD977 VKJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,428cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 180,816 miles

EXHAUST RUBBERS PERISHING

NEARSIDE FRONT T.C.A BRACKET RUSTING

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn T.C.A (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn T.C.A (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE ON MINIMUM LIMIT

Fail 29 Jun 2021 180,816 miles

EXHAUST RUBBERS PERISHING

NEARSIDE FRONT T.C.A BRACKET RUSTING

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn T.C.A (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn T.C.A (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE ON MINIMUM LIMIT

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 180,802 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear leaf springs worn

rear load sensing valve stiff

Pass 29 Sep 2018 180,692 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

both rear leaf springs worn

parking brake performance close to minimum limit

Pass 22 Sep 2017 178,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 178,300 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users rear bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 177,310 miles

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

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Warning light on dash

bonnet to catches missing but not insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2016 177,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned fitted to nearside (1.3.2a)

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

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Warning light on dash

bonnet to catches missing but not insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2014 174,900 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 174,900 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 170,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 170,948 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 162,577 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 162,577 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 154,035 miles

Brake warning lamp on

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2011 154,035 miles

Brake warning lamp on

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2010 146,902 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 46,819 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 136,245 miles

Alarm insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2008 128,379 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 128,379 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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D977 VKJ is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 2,428cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D977 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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D977 VKJ is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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