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R224 AEX

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

57,282 mi
Last recorded57,282 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 AEX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 57,282 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 57,282 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 57,282 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 57,281 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 57,281 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 57,280 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,260 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 57,126 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,921 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 55,503 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 52,757 miles

n/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,776 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 48,350 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 48,344 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,744 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 45,454 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 45,454 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 44,883 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 43,901 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 42,309 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 42,309 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,307 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 41,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2006 36,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlight converter kit fitted

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 23 Aug 2005 21,780 miles

n/s/f wheelbearing slight play

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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R224 AEX 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 72%.

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 R224 AEX, 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 R224 AEX registered?

R224 AEX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R224 AEX safe to buy?

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