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R526 LKO

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,714 mi
Last recorded80,714 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 LKO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2006 80,714 miles

previous vt32 still applies

Fail 23 Mar 2006 80,714 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 4 May 2005 73,653 miles

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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R526 LKO is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R526 LKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R526 LKO?

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What year was R526 LKO registered?

R526 LKO is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R526 LKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 LKO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R526 LKO have outstanding finance?

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