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R461 FEX

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

44,728 mi
Last recorded44,728 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 FEX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 44,728 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 40,352 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 39,669 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 39,669 miles

Offside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended doesn't release under load (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 38,305 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 38,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working top marker light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working all lights down the side (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure nearside rear bolt missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective 2 rubber mounts after silencer perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 37,455 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 37,455 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 35,482 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre perished outer side wall

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine oil sump rusty

Fail 16 May 2017 35,482 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre perished outer side wall

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front very rusty (3.5.1i)

engine oil sump rusty

Pass 12 May 2016 32,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 32,956 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both mid exhaust rubbers (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 31,762 miles

Front crossmember under radiatorin a rusty condition but secure at time of test advise to replace.

Fail 14 May 2014 31,077 miles

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

Front crossmember under radiator in a rusty condition but secure not in prescribed area.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/s/r top marker light inop

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2014 31,077 miles

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

Front crossmember under radiator in a rusty condition but secure not in prescribed area.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/s/r top marker light inop

Pass 18 May 2013 29,384 miles

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

Front crossmember under radiatorin a rusty condition but secure and not in a prescribed area.

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

Fail 17 May 2013 29,384 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust rubber mounts perished

front crossmember under radiator in a rusty condition but secure and not in prescribed area.

n/s/r hub bearing not checked

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r top marker light not working

Pass 16 May 2012 28,121 miles

2 midd silencer rubber exhaust rings perished and split advise to replace.secure at time of test.

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

Front crossmember under radiator in a rusty condition but secure not in a prescribed area.

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 27,216 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 27,216 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 26,190 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 May 2010 26,190 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear axle needs grease

Pass 6 May 2009 24,854 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 24,854 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2008 23,525 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,860 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 21,860 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 19,616 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 17,170 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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R461 FEX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 R461 FEX, 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 R461 FEX registered?

R461 FEX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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