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R407 DKX

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

228,373 mi
Last recorded228,373 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 DKX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2012 228,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

underside rusty and weak in places

Pass 11 Nov 2011 225,561 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 225,552 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 223,259 miles

chasis rusty

extensive welding underside heavly under sealed

Fail 5 Nov 2010 223,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

underside rusty and weak in places

Pass 12 Nov 2009 220,031 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 220,021 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 217,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

noise at nearside front unable to locate at time of test

underside rusty and weak

Fail 27 Oct 2008 217,407 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

noise at nearside front unable to locate at time of test

underside rusty and weak

Pass 15 Nov 2007 213,513 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 213,509 miles

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 211,112 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 211,103 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

discs worn and pads very low

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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R407 DKX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R407 DKX, 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 R407 DKX registered?

R407 DKX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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