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R63 OAU

1997 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,618 mi
Last recorded87,618 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 OAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 87,618 miles

corrosion to inner & outer sills

engine oil leaks

front discs heavily corroded

n/s/r damper shroud rotten

repair to o/s handbrake cable anchor

slight blow from exhaust front pipe

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,799 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front strut top stiff to turn

Nearside rear sill and inner wing heavily undersealed

Fail 31 Aug 2013 82,701 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front strut top mount stiff to turn

Pass 22 Sep 2012 78,093 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 78,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 74,138 miles

1.cuts in n/s front tyre wall 2.oil leaks 3.surface corrosion of both front inner arches 4.surface corrosion of front to rear brake pipe

5.slight corrosion of rear chassis work and spring mounts 6.outer sills corroding 7.front brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 9 Sep 2011 74,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1.cuts in n/s front tyre wall 2.oil leaks 3.surface corrosion of both front inner arches 4.surface corrosion of front to rear brake pipe

5.slight corrosion of rear chassis work and spring mounts 6.outer sills corroding 7.front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2010 69,073 miles

1.slight play in both front lower balljoints 2.slight noise from o/s front wheel bearings 3.surface corrosion of rear chassis and spring hangers 4.centre sills and outer panelling corroded filled and undersealed non structual

Fail 1 Sep 2010 69,073 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

1.slight play in both front lower balljoints 2.slight noise from o/s front wheel bearings 3.surface corrosion of rear chassis and spring hangers 4.centre sills and outer panelling corroded filled and undersealed non structual

Pass 15 Aug 2009 63,894 miles

NERA SIDE SILL UNDER VEHCLE CORRODED ADVICE ATTENTION

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 63,363 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 55,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,202 miles

battery insecure

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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R63 OAU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R63 OAU, 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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R63 OAU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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