MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
damage too off
headlamps masks fitted
pas pipes corroded
some corrosion too underside
some markers not working
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
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
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
Handbrake poor outer cables splitting
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play all (2.6.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
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)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
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
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
exhaust mountings sterting to split
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)
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)
nearside outer cable condition
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
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)
horn
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
front cross member corrded
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
front cross member corrded
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R242 BAY registered?
R242 BAY is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R242 BAY safe to buy?
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