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R313 BFC

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,702 mi
Last recorded113,702 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 BFC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 113,702 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 110,798 miles

n/s inner driveshaft boot insecure

oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2010 110,781 miles

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

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

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

n/s inner driveshaft boot insecure

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 103,292 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 103,292 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2008 99,458 miles

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

battery defective

nearside door mirror casing damaged

side loading door exterior handle damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2008 99,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

battery defective

nearside door mirror casing damaged

side loading door exterior handle damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2007 98,522 miles

washer pump lazy

index plate lamps slightly dim

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exterior side loading door handle damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2007 98,522 miles

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

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

exterior side loading door handle damaged

index plate lamps slightly dim

washer pump lazy

Pass 25 Jul 2006 92,552 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 92,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R313 BFC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R313 BFC, 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 R313 BFC registered?

R313 BFC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R313 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R313 BFC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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