MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system corroded
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust rubbers perished
turbo pipe insecure
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting STEP (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting TO CROSS MEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust rubbers perished
turbo pipe insecure
Exhaust mounting rubbers perished
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust mounting rubbers perished
Reverse lights not working
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f/ and o/s/f/ inner lower wheel arches to sills areas corroded-brake pedal spongy slightly-front x2 coil springs corroded-x2 front and x2 rear bearings have slight play-
x2 rear leaf springs corroded -xfront brakes juddering slightly-rear brakes slightly juddering-rack slight play
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f/ and o/s/f/ inner lower wheel arches to sills areas corroded-brake pedal spongy slightly-front x2 coil springs corroded-x2 front and x2 rear bearings have slight play-
x2 rear leaf springs corroded -xfront brakes juddering slightly-rear brakes slightly juddering-rack slight play
nearside out rigger light not working
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
nearside out rigger light not working
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M229 FWR is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1995 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,584 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 M229 FWR, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M229 FWR is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1995.
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