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R47 VNT

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,614 mi
Last recorded102,614 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 VNT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 102,614 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 102,600 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 98,412 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 98,314 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 92,613 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 92,543 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner sills n/s and o/s holed and corroded

oil leak

pipes under vehicle hanging down

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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R47 VNT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R47 VNT, 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 R47 VNT registered?

R47 VNT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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