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R136 CSU

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,412 mi
Last recorded114,412 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 CSU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 114,412 miles

heavy corrosion to both front chassis outer riggers

offside handbrake effort low

Pass 27 Aug 2021 113,646 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 27 Aug 2020 113,006 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f brake has slight bind

Pass 29 Aug 2019 112,576 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside front inner wing

Pass 29 Aug 2018 111,951 miles

corrosion to offside front inner wing

Fail 29 Aug 2018 111,951 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to offside front inner wing

Pass 24 Aug 2017 111,636 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 111,636 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 111,232 miles

Front cross member is corroding

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake slightly grabbing

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 22 Feb 2016 111,232 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle mount area marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill anchor mount area marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front cross member is corroding

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside front brake slightly grabbing

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 2 Dec 2014 108,219 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 108,219 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 104,109 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 104,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 100,887 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 100,887 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 98,700 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 98,700 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 95,254 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 95,240 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 92,135 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 92,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 89,239 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 87,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 86,853 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 86,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

knock from front of vehicle unable to find at time of test

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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R136 CSU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R136 CSU, 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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R136 CSU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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