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R183 WNF

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,208 mi
Last recorded160,208 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 WNF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 May 2009 160,208 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

mirror cracked to off side front

Pass 28 May 2009 160,208 miles

mirror cracked to off side front

Pass 16 May 2008 152,000 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 152,000 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

travell on handbrake

Pass 2 May 2007 149,274 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 149,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2006 142,432 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 25 Jan 2006 142,307 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R183 WNF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R183 WNF, 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 R183 WNF registered?

R183 WNF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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