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M897 XDY

1995 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,158 mi
Last recorded163,158 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM897 XDY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 163,158 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion at rear outside mot perscribed areas

door mirrors in poor condition

nearside front indicator lens cracked and offside front slightly discoloured

oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Oct 2007 16,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion at rear outside mot perscribed areas

door mirrors in poor condition

nearside front indicator lens cracked and offside front slightly discoloured

oil leak from engine

Fail 4 Nov 2006 148,935 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 148,935 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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M897 XDY is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M897 XDY, 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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What year was M897 XDY registered?

M897 XDY is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 June 1995.

Is M897 XDY safe to buy?

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