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R129 GCK

1997 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,704 mi
Last recorded75,704 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 GCK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 75,704 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust pipe temp repair

o/s wing mirror cracked

o/s/front lower ball joint gater split

Fail 1 Nov 2011 75,704 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust pipe temp repair

o/s wing mirror cracked

o/s/front lower ball joint gater split

Fail 3 Oct 2011 75,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

f/t exhaust pipe has temp repair

o/s/f lower ball joint gater split

Fail 14 Jun 2010 70,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no reverse lights

rear silencer rubber split

slight crack in drivers door mirror glass.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 70,303 miles

no reverse lights

rear silencer rubber split

slight crack in drivers door mirror glass.

Pass 8 May 2009 58,868 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 52,149 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 33,749 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level low

emissions smokey

front brake pads appear well worn

Fail 5 May 2006 19,901 miles

ALL REAR TYERS ARE STARTING TO CRACK

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 19,901 miles

ALL REAR TYERS ARE STARTING TO CRACK

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

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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R129 GCK is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R129 GCK, 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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R129 GCK is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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