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R321 UDV

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

256,037 mi
Last recorded256,037 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 UDV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 256,037 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 255,970 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 246,322 miles

corrosion hole under bonnet n/s and o/side

load sencing valve sticky

o/s/front brake hose loose in mounting

screen cracked at bottom

steering rack weeping

Fail 28 Mar 2014 246,256 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion hole under bonnet n/s and o/side

o/s/front brake hose loose in mounting

screen cracked at bottom

steering rack weeping

Pass 5 Oct 2012 232,122 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 231,769 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 223,152 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 216,211 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 208,449 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all tyres cuts to tread

all welding repairs heavly covered in underseal

brake discs worn

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion to rear chassis

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded and very slight blow

nail in nsr tyre

nsf inner wheel arch corroded and heavily undersealed

nsf osf tyres wearing smoothly on edges

osf nsf indicators condensated

osf nsf inner sills,chassis legs corroding and covered in underseal

osf nsf inner wings under bonnett corroded and covered in underseal

osf nsf metal brake pipes covered in underseal

osf nsf tyre sidewalls poor conditon

osr nsr wheel bearing slight play

poor welding repair to osf chassis leg holed

rear metal brake pipes covered in grease

stonechip to nsf headlamp glass

welding repair to osf chassis leg heavily covered in underseal

Fail 17 Jul 2009 208,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all tyres cuts to tread

brake discs worn

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion to rear chassis

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded and very slight blow

nail in nsr tyre

nsf inner wheel arch corroded and heavily undersealed

nsf osf tyres wearing smoothly on edges

osf inner wheel arc h corroded and holed and heavily covered in underseal

osf nsf indicators condensated

osf nsf inner sills,chassis legs corroding and covered in underseal

osf nsf inner wings under bonnett corroded and covered in underseal

osf nsf metal brake pipes covered in underseal

osf nsf tyre sidewalls poor conditon

osr nsr wheel bearing slight play

rear metal brake pipes covered in grease

stonechip to nsf headlamp glass

welding repair to osf chassis leg heavily covered in underseal

Pass 21 Jul 2008 202,034 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 202,034 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 190,318 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 190,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 172,319 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 159,633 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 159,633 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R321 UDV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R321 UDV, 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 R321 UDV registered?

R321 UDV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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