1987 Fiat Ducato 2.5L Diesel · D864 RFC

The Fiat Ducato presents as roadworthy on its most recent test, passing cleanly on 24 May 2025 at 56,189 miles with no defects logged. The maintenance trend is stable, with the two most recent annual tests recording no advisories or faults. Earlier in 2024 the van passed on 12 April at 55,954 miles after a failed attempt on 5 March at 55,940 miles, though the failure carried no recorded defects, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue at the test centre rather than a mechanical fault. Recorded mileage sits at 56,189 against a 1987 build, an average of roughly 1,441 miles per year. The van covered only 688 miles between the September 2022 tests and the May 2025 pass, confirming extremely light use and likely long stationary periods. No rapid accumulation or suspicious jumps appear in the data. The history is sparse and clean, with no corrosion, brake, suspension, or emissions concerns ever flagged across the five entries. A buyer should still inspect the Ducato in person for age-related issues the MOT record cannot capture. Standing vehicles of this era commonly suffer perished rubber suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and structural rust beneath body panels despite passing tests. The low mileage implies the original drivetrain saw little stress, but check tyre sidewall cracking, fluid degradation, and handbrake function given the limited annual movement. Given the two non-defect failures in March 2024 and September 2022, verify the current MOT certificate matches the DVSA entry and confirm no outstanding recall or plate discrepancy. The clean advisory record offers reassurance, yet a 39-year-old chassis demands a physical underside inspection before purchase.