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R572 MCF

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,883 mi
Last recorded186,883 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 MCF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 186,883 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 186,755 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 186,755 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2011 186,580 miles

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)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 May 2011 186,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 184,955 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 184,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 183,212 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front reg plate showing signs of age but still readable

n/s front tyre has small patch of tread peeling on inner edge not showing signs of cord

n/s wing mirror cracked not affecting rear view

power steering pipes are corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2007 182,507 miles

Offside front chassis leg corroded and cross member corroded, not load bearing or in prescribed area

Fail 20 Mar 2007 182,507 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front chassis leg corroded and cross member corroded, not load bearing or in prescribed area

Fail 19 Mar 2007 182,501 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear suspension air units removed and replaced by rear springs. Spring hangers modified in length by aftermarket componants that are satifactory for MOT.

Fail 6 Mar 2007 182,495 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front suspension crossmember and chassis corroded, not load bearing

Inner sills corroded, not in load bearing area

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear inner arch corroded, not load bearing

No passenger seats fitted

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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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R572 MCF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R572 MCF, 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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R572 MCF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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