MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
front crossmember been welded,rest off crossmember hevily caroded
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Battery insecure
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R401 NGB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 R401 NGB, 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 R401 NGB registered?
R401 NGB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 October 1997.
Is R401 NGB safe to buy?
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