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Emissions plate limit number removed
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Sill/step area holed but not perscribed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Step corroded
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened wheel arch area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Step corroded
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
repair at offside front inner wing
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills at rear of door steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))
offside park brake lower effort
offside rear footbrake lower effort
repair offside inner wing poor
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
park brake travel
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened inner wings (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front inner wings (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
park brake reserve travel
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
park brake has little reserve travel
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts pull to left (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
offside front inner wheel arch corroded/ holed close to suspension perscribed area
offside front outer c.v gaitor deteriorating/ seeping grease
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing
offside front chassis leg corroding and holed but not within prescribed area
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and perishing
offside front chassis leg corroded and holed but not within prescribed area
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Cosmetic cracking to offside front tyre outer side wall.
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear handbrake reading low
Corrosion noted to front crossmember under radiator
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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R181 TEF 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 80%.
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 R181 TEF, 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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R181 TEF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 1997.
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