MOT Status
ValidMileage
86,922 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
general corrosion
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
general corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured fuse boxes down beside battery (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
general body corrosion
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower inner step has corrosion not within 30 cm of mounts
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
engine sump slight corrosion and weeping oil
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear posistion lamp 1 bulb inop
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight leak of grease from n/s front cv boot
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
slight leak of grease from n/s front cv boot
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front tyre deteriorated .
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R471 OEF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 R471 OEF, 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 OEF registered?
R471 OEF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 September 1997.
Is R471 OEF safe to buy?
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