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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL / ARCH / JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL / STEP (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
SURFACE CORROSION NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER SILL/ STEP AND FRONT CROSS MEMBER
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit LEISURE BATTERY HANGING DOWN AND DRAGGING ON THE FLOOR (4.13 (a) (ii))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system insecure RUBBER MOUNTS BROKEN X3 (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front BOLT ON FRONT CROSSMEMBER RUSTY
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside INNER STEP HAS CORROSION NO HOLES
STEERING OPERATION LIGHT
UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
STEERING FEELS LIGHT AND SLIGHTYLY NOTCHEY WHEN TURNED LOCK TO LOCK
UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION , NO GOLES IN PRESCRIBED AREAS, OFF SIDE UPPER CHASSIS RUSTY BUT NO HOLES AND OLD REPAIRS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED
Brake performance not tested ENGINE RUNNING HOT (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested ENGINE RUNNING HOT (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust system insecure 5 RUBBER MOUNTS NEEDED (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UPPER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH X 2 HOLES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL / BOX SECTION AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FROM INSWIDE BONNET (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
STEERING NOTCHEY FROM STEERING WHEEL AND ROAD WHEELS
SURFACE CORROSION ON SUMP
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
unable to open bonnet
vehicle overheated at end of test
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slave battery under front of vehicle insecure
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
foot brake warning light on
brake warning light comes on
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyre side walls cracked †slight play in offside track rod
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R479 NNN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.4%.
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 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 R479 NNN, 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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R479 NNN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 November 1997.
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