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R16 LCG

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

79,875 mi
Last recorded79,875 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 LCG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 79,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine block area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 79,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine block area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 77,269 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis / cross member mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump-pan - corroded / misted in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 77,252 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above axle are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 75,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 75,339 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 73,941 miles

Nearside Front inner sill/step corroded

Offside Front inner sill/step corroded

Pass 11 May 2019 71,504 miles

underbody corrosion & repairs

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 70,274 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes heavily coated with grease

front floor to sill area corroded but outside prescribed area

rear beam axle and spring brackets corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 May 2018 70,274 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes heavily coated with grease

front floor to sill area corroded but outside prescribed area

rear beam axle and spring brackets corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 May 2017 70,269 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes heavily greased

front floor to sill area corroded but outside prescribed area

front outriggers corroded and holed just outside prescribed area (sub frame mount)

rear beam axle and spring brackets corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 69,679 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 66,832 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 63,984 miles

BOTH front tyres slightly perishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

long hand brake travel

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear lugage compartment insecure/loose

Fail 18 Oct 2013 63,984 miles

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

BOTH front tyres slightly perishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

long hand brake travel

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear lugage compartment insecure/loose

Pass 20 Oct 2012 62,093 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 60,630 miles

corrosion on power steering pipes

Pass 23 Oct 2010 59,063 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 56,703 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 56,703 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,280 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 49,850 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 49,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 48,256 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 47,120 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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R16 LCG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R16 LCG, 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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R16 LCG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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