MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,388 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
exhaust box outer skin rotten
tail pipe support has temp repair
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
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
inner sills/front chassis/front x member/abs pump mount also VERY rusty
pas pipes rusty
underside VERY rusty
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
radiator support corroded
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
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)
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)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
handbrake cable getting corroded
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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