MOT Status
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35,584 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
underbody and components covered in underseal
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
welding/repairs covered in underseal
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Step sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion on inner sills
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossbeam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Body has slight corrosion Step (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offide rear top sidelight marker not working
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offide rear top sidelight marker not working
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R229 DGD is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc 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 R229 DGD, 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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R229 DGD is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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