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R611 CUS

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

49,156 mi
Last recorded49,156 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 CUS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 49,156 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 48,667 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 48,644 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

repair patches poorly welded

underside rusty and weak in places

Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,944 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

exhaust mounting rubbers starting to split

front end of main brake pipe under van has surface rust

offside door mirror back insecure

surface rust in several places under vehicle

Fail 16 Sep 2009 46,926 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

exhaust mounting rubbers starting to split

front end of main brake pipe under van has surface rust

offside door mirror back insecure

surface rust in several places under vehicle

Fail 16 Sep 2008 40,195 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,195 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,795 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 31,795 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 24,046 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 24,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R611 CUS is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R611 CUS, 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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What year was R611 CUS registered?

R611 CUS is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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