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R242 BAY

1997 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,100 mi
Last recorded131,100 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 BAY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 131,100 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres have unuasl wear

cable adjustment poor

pas pipes corroded

surface corrosion too underside

Fail 17 Apr 2018 131,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding front axle (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres have unuasl wear

cable adjustment poor

pas pipes corroded

surface corrosion too underside

Pass 19 Apr 2017 128,943 miles

damage too off

headlamps masks fitted

pas pipes corroded

some corrosion too underside

some markers not working

Fail 19 Apr 2017 128,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

damage too off side rear arch

headlamp masks fitted

pas pipes corroded

some corrosion too undersifde

some side markers not working

Fail 18 Apr 2017 28,928 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

damage too off side rear arch

headlamp masks fitted

pas pipes corroded

some corrosion too undersifde

some side markers not working

Fail 28 Feb 2017 128,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hand break cables slightly corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play All rear (2.6.2)

Sump corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 119,197 miles

Handbrake poor outer cables splitting

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play all (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 106,577 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 106,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 105,432 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2014 105,430 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 101,974 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust mountings sterting to split

Pass 17 May 2012 98,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 18,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 95,362 miles

nearside outer cable condition

Fail 20 Jun 2011 95,362 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

nearside outer cable condition

Pass 11 Jun 2010 93,878 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 93,878 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2009 88,135 miles

horn

Pass 20 Jun 2008 83,292 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 77,963 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front cross member corrded

Fail 30 Jul 2007 77,963 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front cross member corrded

Pass 31 Jul 2006 72,767 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 70,937 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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R242 BAY is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R242 BAY, 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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R242 BAY is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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