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R158 KTD

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,720 mi
Last recorded105,720 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 KTD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2011 105,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 105,323 miles

THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER THAT SUPPORTS THE RADIATOR AND COOLANT FANS HAS STARTED TO CORRODE.

THERE IS A SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM THE STEERING RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY.

THERE IS SOME SLIGHT CORROSION NEAR THE NEARSIDE REAR SPRING SHACKLE.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 105,323 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER THAT SUPPORTS THE RADIATOR AND COOLANT FANS HAS STARTED TO CORRODE.

THERE IS A SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM THE STEERING RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY.

THERE IS SOME SLIGHT CORROSION NEAR THE NEARSIDE REAR SPRING SHACKLE.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 10,198 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 10,186 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 97,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

stone chip damage to near side head light glass slight

Fail 17 Nov 2008 97,758 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

stone chip damage to near side head light glass slight

Pass 26 Nov 2007 92,211 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering jack hase slight play

stone chip damage to near side head light glass

Pass 4 Dec 2006 8,748 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in both front hub bearings

Fail 22 Nov 2006 8,748 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in both front hub bearings slight

Pass 25 Nov 2005 82,226 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in tyre

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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R158 KTD is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R158 KTD, 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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What year was R158 KTD registered?

R158 KTD is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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