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R476 VRA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

61,349 mi
Last recorded61,349 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 VRA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 61,349 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power Steering Pipes Corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2022 61,022 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power Steering Pipes Corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2021 60,020 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 60,017 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 59,095 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner door step corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner door step corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 58,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nick in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside inner step slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside inner step slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 56,388 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 54,188 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,575 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 51,268 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 48,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,279 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 45,113 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 41,725 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 May 2009 38,933 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 38,933 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 37,065 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,825 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 31,237 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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R476 VRA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R476 VRA, 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 R476 VRA registered?

R476 VRA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 December 1997.

Is R476 VRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R476 VRA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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