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75,926 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front crossmember under radiator corroded and holed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack advise replacment (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected not working (4.6.1 (b))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust system insecure all mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly lever seized (1.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front crossmember under radiator corroded and holed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack advise replacment (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected not working (4.6.1 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear leaf spring corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe at rack insecure (2.1.5 (f) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear wheel bearing/half shaft slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear wheel bearing/half shaft slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail to inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure all mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
All exhaust rubbers perishing
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corrosion
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure all mountings very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
movement in both front wheel bearings
o/s/f chassis corroded
slight play to ns & os lower ball joints
Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
heavy engine oil leaks
slight play to ns & os lower ball joints
exhaust rubbers perishing
front underbody / chassis corrosion
slight play o/s/f wheel bearing
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
headlight patterns poor
movement in both front wheel bearings
o/s/f inner wing corroded
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
headlight patterns poor
movement in both front wheel bearings
o/s/f inner wing corroded
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
offside front roof marker light not working
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
sump slightly rusty
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R243 PNN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R243 PNN, 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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R243 PNN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 October 1997.
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