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Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced at cross member mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced at cross member mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding o/s/f flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s/f disc heavily corrded, case hardening worn off (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust silencer insecure x 2 rubber hangers broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements fog light switch faulty (4.5.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding o/s/f flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective x 2 rubber hangers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lhd (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point, within 30cm of subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail x2 (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively sleeping bags fitted over blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front n/s and o/s chassis slightly corroded near radiator support mount
Front power steering pipe slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust down pipe holed and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust silencer rubber split and badly perished (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong (4.1.2 (c))
Front n/s and o/s chassis slightly corroded near radiator support mount
Front power steering pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view o/s main glass (3.3 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x3 (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
tape on LHD headlamps to deflect beam
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
exhaust rubbers deteriorated
exhaust tail pipe end damaged/broken off
nearside front lower mirror cracked
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wide angle (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear nail in tread
Offside Upper Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lhd lamps fitted (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wide angle (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear nail in tread
Offside Upper Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
damage to o/s and n/s mirrors
front chassis cross member heavily corroded
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust mounts perished
front crossmember corroded
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust mounts perished
front crossmember corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Driverside wiper blade split
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
o/s mirror damaged but not effecting drivers view
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
o/s mirror damaged but not effecting drivers view
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust mounts perished
o/s mirror damaged
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust mounts perished
o/s mirror damaged
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
exhaust mounts prerished
o/s mirror damaged
power steering pipes corroded
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
exhaust mounts prerished
o/s mirror damaged
power steering pipes corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BEAM CORRECTORS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FRONT BRAKE PADS UNABLE TO ASSESS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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M197 ECV is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.
Across all 1994 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 81,006 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 M197 ECV, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M197 ECV is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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