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R340 ULF

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,576 mi
Last recorded133,576 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 ULF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 133,576 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both outer sills corroded and holed

fron t brake discs poor condition

front indicators fading

n/s/f cv boot leaking slightly

n/s/r tyre outer wall perished

o/s headlamp stone chipped

o/s/f strut top mount noisey

oil leak

rear cross axle brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2011 133,576 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both outer sills corroded and holed

fron t brake discs poor condition

front indicators fading

long travel hand brake lever

n/s/f cv boot leaking slightly

n/s/r tyre outer wall perished

o/s headlamp stone chipped

o/sa/f top strut noisy

oil leak

rear cross axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 122,937 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 122,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs lipped

chassis corroded both n/s & o/s front

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s/r tyre perished outer sidewall

o/s wiper blade split ends

o/s/f outer c.v. boot pin holed

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r inner sill holed & corroded

steering rack play both sides

steering stiff at idle

Pass 29 Aug 2008 116,120 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 116,120 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front discs corroded and worn

long travel handbbrake

steering heavy

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 18 Aug 2007 104,434 miles

both cv boot pinholed

front discs lipped

o/s/f tyre nailed

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2006 88,814 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

corrosion within the prescribed area ofbrake hose mountings both front inner wings

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre slight damage to side wall also unevenly worn

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2006 88,725 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

corrosion within prescribed area of brake hose mountings both front inner wings

horn becoming weak

nearside rear wheel corroded

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

offside rear tyre unevenly worn and sidewall damaged

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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R340 ULF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R340 ULF, 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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R340 ULF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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