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R395 BOF

1997 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,042 mi
Last recorded71,042 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 BOF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 71,042 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 68,215 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 67,265 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 67,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2021 67,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 66,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 66,467 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 66,018 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 64,276 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 62,279 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 62,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure second battery (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,978 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 61,623 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,742 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 58,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight play in n/s front steering rack end.

Pass 16 May 2011 58,484 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s front steering rack end.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,173 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,635 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 53,658 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 47,552 miles

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

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

front crossmember corroded.

slight play in n/s front steering rack, rack end.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 45,679 miles

front crossmember corroding.

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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R395 BOF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 R395 BOF, 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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R395 BOF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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