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R651 DVG

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,768 mi
Last recorded132,768 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 DVG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 132,768 miles

fron t inner wings slight rusting

o/s door step rusted from back

o/s rear back sill rusted

slight rusting under van

Fail 1 Aug 2011 132,768 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fron t inner wings slight rusting

o/s door step rusted from back

o/s rear back sill rusted

slight rusting under van

Fail 4 Aug 2010 128,434 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 128,434 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 120,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate slightly poor

Fail 3 Aug 2009 120,484 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate slightly poor

Pass 31 Jul 2008 112,854 miles

all spring mounts and sub frame mounts slight corrosion

front sub frame rusting

o/s front inner wing very rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2008 112,854 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all spring mounts and sub frame mounts slight corrosion

front crossmember very rusty

front sub frame rusting

o/s front inner wing very rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2007 103,860 miles

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

front crossmember holed

Pass 9 Aug 2006 95,457 miles

as orginal

Fail 7 Aug 2006 95,457 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both wiper blades split at ends

front crossmeber rusty

o/s under bonnett rusty

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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R651 DVG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 R651 DVG, 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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R651 DVG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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