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R173 GKH

1997 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,944 mi
Last recorded109,944 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 GKH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2006 109,944 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 109,699 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 97,296 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 97,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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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R173 GKH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R173 GKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R173 GKH registered?

R173 GKH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R173 GKH safe to buy?

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