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R490 VRA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

56,388 mi
Last recorded56,388 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 VRA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 56,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 56,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/f across bulkhead marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg by engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 54,835 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 54,798 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to abs pump (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 54,755 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 54,755 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front x2 inner arches slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve - valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 54,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective temporary held by wire (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point slightly corroded

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

middle box skin deteriorated

vehicle waxoyled

Fail 7 Sep 2018 54,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective temporary held by wire (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point slightly corroded

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

middle box skin deteriorated

vehicle waxoyled

Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,383 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded - rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust outer skins corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2017 54,383 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded - rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust outer skins corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,252 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded - rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front inner wing s/corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 53,913 miles

exhaust box outer skin rotten

tail pipe support has temp repair

Pass 11 Aug 2014 53,773 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

abs pump mounting bracket corroded

front crossmember corroded

offside and nearside front chassis legs corroded

offside and nearside front inner sills corroded

underside corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2014 53,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

abs pump mounting bracket corroded

front crossmember corroded

offside and nearside front chassis legs corroded

offside and nearside front inner sills corroded

underside corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 53,200 miles

inner sills/front chassis/front x member/abs pump mount also VERY rusty

pas pipes rusty

underside VERY rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2013

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

inner sills/front chassis/front x member/abs pump mount also VERY rusty

pas pipes rusty

underside VERY rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,409 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,866 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,747 miles

radiator support corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 4,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/ tyre wall cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2008 45,343 miles

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

Hand brake cable getting corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 45,343 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Hand brake cable getting corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 45,046 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 45,046 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

handbrake cable getting corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2006 43,792 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

hand brake cables starting to get corroded

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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R490 VRA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R490 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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R490 VRA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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