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R224 VEV

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,218 mi
Last recorded32,218 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,218 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 31,546 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 31,538 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 29,219 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 28,591 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 23,736 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 20,258 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 20,027 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 19,950 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 19,211 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 18,720 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 18,720 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 17,998 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 16,190 miles

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 VEV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

R224 VEV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R224 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R224 VEV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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