MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
chip in screen, greese around n/s cv gaitor
n/s/f hub slight play, oil leak
Centre 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)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f hub slight play, oil leak
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
chip in screen outside swept area.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
chip in screen outside swept area.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
ENGINE KNOCKING!
OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION WEAK!
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R538 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R538 CHT, 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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R538 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 October 1997.
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