MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,046 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
front brake imbalance within 25%
knock to nearside front of vehicle nothing found
nearside and offside body panels to sills corroded to excess outside load bearing prescribed areas no sharp edges protruding
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R478 SVN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R478 SVN, 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 R478 SVN registered?
R478 SVN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 October 1997.
Is R478 SVN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R478 SVN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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