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R636 CHT

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

160,345 mi
Last recorded160,345 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2009 160,345 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 May 2008 155,990 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 150,285 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 149,877 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 143,859 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 143,774 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R636 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R636 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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What year was R636 CHT registered?

R636 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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