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R204 EEU

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,075 mi
Last recorded110,075 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 EEU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2007 110,075 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 110,031 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

-POWER STEERING GETTING SLIGHTLY TIGHT & NOISY DUE TO FLUID LOSS,SLIGHT PLAY FROM O/S STEERING RACK,O/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE,OIL LEVEL LOW ON DIPSTICK-

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2006 104,600 miles

Battery insecure

front tyres worn on edges

off side mirror cracked

rear shockabsorbers damp

Fail 24 Aug 2006 104,594 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

front tyres worn on edges

rear shockabsorbers damp

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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R204 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc 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 R204 EEU, 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 R204 EEU registered?

R204 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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