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R471 LNU

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,775 mi
Last recorded41,775 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 LNU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2014 41,775 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2014 41,775 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2013 40,600 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 40,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 40,303 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 40,303 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 37,132 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,744 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exaust mounting rubbers perished

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jan 2009 28,155 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,682 miles

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

brake pipes to front hoses corrded

Fail 11 Apr 2007 26,682 miles

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

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

brake pipes to front hoses corrded

Pass 11 Aug 2005 25,992 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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R471 LNU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R471 LNU, 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 R471 LNU registered?

R471 LNU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R471 LNU safe to buy?

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