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A20 CGB

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

185,906 mi
Last recorded185,906 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 CGB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 185,906 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 184,332 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 183,605 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 182,025 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 180,351 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 178,089 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 175,511 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 173,958 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 173,958 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 172,298 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 172,298 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 17,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 169,500 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2012 169,500 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2011 168,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/f seat belt attached to seat fitted to a turn table.

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 168,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f seat belt attached to seat fitted to a turn table.

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 166,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 166,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 14,440 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2009 14,440 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 122,062 miles

engine oil leak

moderate play in o/s steering rack

moderate play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jul 2008 122,042 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine oil leak

moderate play in o/s steering rack

moderate play in o/s/r wheel bearing

n/s door mirror damaged

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 12 Jul 2007 106,295 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 106,295 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 82,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

body damaged

front pad wire brocken

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2006 82,491 miles

oil leak

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

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

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

body damaged

front pad wire brocken

Fail 10 Jul 2006 82,461 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

body damaged

oil leak

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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A20 CGB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 A20 CGB, 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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A20 CGB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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