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R597 MCF

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,867 mi
Last recorded155,867 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 MCF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2009 155,867 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion nearside inner and outer sill not in prescribed area

Pass 10 Feb 2009 155,867 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion nearside inner and outer sill not in prescribed area

Pass 21 Nov 2007 153,516 miles

N/S/M OUTTER PANEL CORRODED/HOLED

O/S TRACK ROD END GAITER TORN

O/S/F & N/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT GAITERS TORN

O/S/F & N/S/F STEEL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S/R ARCH CORRODED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 153,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

O/S TRACK ROD END GAITER TORN

O/S/F & N/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINTS GAITER TORN

O/S/F & N/S/F STEEL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S/R ARCH CORRODED

Pass 28 Oct 2006 147,671 miles

Oil leak

welded parts not fully checkable due to heavey coating of underseal

Fail 20 Oct 2006 147,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2005 129,334 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 129,075 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

abs fitted but dismantled and inoperative

both inner and outer sills holed and corroded

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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R597 MCF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R597 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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R597 MCF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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