MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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
Oil leak
welded parts not fully checkable due to heavey coating of underseal
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R597 MCF safe to buy?
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