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R206 DVG

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

220,314 mi
Last recorded220,314 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 DVG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2008 220,314 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 220,317 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 211,283 miles

advise front brake discs worn and front brake slight out of balance

Fail 12 Nov 2005 211,262 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front brakes slight out of balance

advise handbrake requires adjustment

advise nearside front tyre has a shallow cut on the outer side wall

advise x1 nearside front brake pipe slight corroded

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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R206 DVG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc 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 R206 DVG, 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 R206 DVG registered?

R206 DVG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R206 DVG safe to buy?

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