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R263 LCB

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,130 mi
Last recorded152,130 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 LCB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 152,130 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 151,997 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 149,419 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 147,109 miles

Oil leak

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Apr 2012 145,384 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 142,538 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Apr 2010 141,148 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 141,125 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 139,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake hose ferrel slightly corroded

nearside rear shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2009 139,831 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake hose ferrel slightly corroded

nearside rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2008 136,098 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear doors are damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2008 136,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear doors are damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2007 128,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2007 128,120 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2006 120,285 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2006 120,285 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

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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R263 LCB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,346 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R263 LCB, 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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R263 LCB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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