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R426 TCH

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,583 mi
Last recorded81,583 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 TCH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 81,583 miles

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 79,913 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 75,820 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f sills heavily corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,912 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 68,300 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,471 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 61,700 miles

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

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

front top marker inop

Pass 15 Mar 2011 57,242 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

drivers seat slightly insecure

front shock absorbers bump stops deterioated

Pass 12 Nov 2009 56,398 miles

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

o/s/f seat worn, but not insecure

Fail 4 Nov 2009 56,398 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

o/s/f seat worn, but not insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2008 53,664 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre deterioated resulting in cracking of tread

nearside rear upper marker light not working

parking brake efficiency requirements met but niether wheel locked during rbt

Fail 27 Oct 2008 53,661 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre deterioated resulting in cracking of tread

nearside rear upper marker light not working

parking brake efficiency requirements met but niether wheel locked during rbt

Pass 29 Oct 2007 52,030 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 48,595 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 48,595 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 46,773 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 46,460 miles

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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R426 TCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R426 TCH, 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 R426 TCH registered?

R426 TCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R426 TCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R426 TCH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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