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R156 MRS

1997 Fiat Ducato 10 SWB

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,370 mi
Last recorded103,370 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato 10 SWB91,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 MRS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato 10 SWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 103,370 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 103,370 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 101,075 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 95,358 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 95,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato 10 SWB?

Based on 747 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

59.8%
Pass Rate
5,859
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 127
Registration plate lamp not working 61
position lamp(s) not working 60
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
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R156 MRS is a 1997 Fiat Ducato 10 SWB in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato 10 SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 91,751 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 10 SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R156 MRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato 10 SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato 10 SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R156 MRS registered?

R156 MRS is a 1997 Fiat Ducato 10 SWB, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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