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R509 BSF

1997 Fiat Ducato 10 SWB

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,139 mi
Last recorded108,139 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato 10 SWB91,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 BSF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato 10 SWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2008 108,139 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front mirror cracked...

nearside rear tyre soft...

Pass 18 Jun 2007 105,217 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 97,842 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 97,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato 10 SWB?

Based on 747 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

59.8%
Pass Rate
5,859
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 127
Registration plate lamp not working 61
position lamp(s) not working 60
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
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R509 BSF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato 10 SWB 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 10 SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 91,751 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 10 SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R509 BSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato 10 SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato 10 SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R509 BSF registered?

R509 BSF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato 10 SWB, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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