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97-CE-5603

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,013 mi
Last recorded66,013 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration97-CE-5603
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 66,013 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front steering rack boot perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake travel high system may need adjustment or repair

Fail 11 Jun 2019 66,013 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front steering rack boot perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake travel high system may need adjustment or repair

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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97-CE-5603 is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,297cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,346 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 97-CE-5603, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 97-CE-5603 registered?

97-CE-5603 is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is 97-CE-5603 safe to buy?

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