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742 VRL

2006 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,137 mi
Last recorded74,137 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Fiat Ducato41,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration742 VRL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 74,137 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 71,817 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2023 71,817 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2022 68,501 miles

Both rear number plate light lenses painted white

Corrosion near offside front jacking point

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 68,501 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Both rear number plate light lenses painted white

Corrosion near offside front jacking point

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 62,928 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded but not excessive

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside and Nearside cab step area corroded and holed

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 62,928 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded but not excessive

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside and Nearside cab step area corroded and holed

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 61,855 miles

exhaust sytem corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 57,756 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 57,756 miles

Central Fuel tank leaking clip insecure on top of tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 50,389 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,443 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 46,219 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 44,700 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 43,668 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 43,649 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,498 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 40,632 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 40,632 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 673,629 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 37,581 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 37,355 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,355 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 31,052 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 24,699 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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742 VRL is a 2006 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 41,972 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 742 VRL, 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 20 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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742 VRL is a 2006 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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