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R42 THY

1997 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,134 mi
Last recorded142,134 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 THY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 142,134 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front chassis leg corrosion at engine mounting area

Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all four front flexy hoses ferrules corrosion

battery tray corroded

underside vehicle covered with thick underseal

Fail 7 Aug 2018 142,134 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front chassis leg corrosion at engine mounting area

Offside Rear Towbar slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all four front flexy hoses ferrules corrosion

battery tray corroded

underside vehicle covered with thick underseal

Pass 4 Aug 2017 141,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

battery tray corroded

underside vehicle covered with thick underseal

Fail 28 Jul 2017 141,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

battery tray corroded

underside vehicle covered with thick underseal

Pass 10 Aug 2016 140,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

battery tray corroded

underside vehicle covered with thick under seal

Fail 3 Aug 2016 140,329 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

battery tray corroded

underside vehicle covered with thick under seal

Pass 11 Dec 2014 140,167 miles

Offside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

box section on front chassis leg engine support for mounting corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2014 140,167 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

box section on front chassis leg engine support for mounting corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 140,001 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

offside front chassis leg corroded at engine mounting area

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 16 Oct 2012 138,591 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front engine mount badly corroded

rubber mounting missing centre exhaust still secure

underside body heavy under seal

Fail 25 Sep 2012 138,556 miles

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

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust rubber missing

heavy corrosion at offside engine mount(outwith prescribed areas)

underside of vehicle and components heavily undersealed and oiled

Pass 29 Jul 2011 136,680 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both sides outer and inner sills out with prescribed area

vehicle in poor condition under side due to corrision

Fail 19 Jul 2011 136,680 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both sides outer and inner sills out with prescribed area

vehicle in poor condition under side due to corrision

Pass 20 Jul 2010 135,274 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust mounting rubbers perished and starting to split

Fail 20 Jul 2010 135,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust mounting rubbers perished and starting to split

Pass 23 Jul 2009 134,015 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 131,563 miles

exhaust rubbers badly perrished

Fail 30 Jun 2008 131,488 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rubbers badly perrished

Pass 17 Jul 2007 127,778 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 127,778 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust rubbers perrished

Pass 31 Jul 2006 120,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system is corroeded

handbrake cable's and rod are strating to corroed

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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R42 THY is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R42 THY, 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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R42 THY is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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