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R710 MCF

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,280 mi
Last recorded113,280 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 MCF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 113,280 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear spring bushs worn

Fail 16 Feb 2012 113,279 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear spring bushs worn

Pass 27 Nov 2006 16,441 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 15,143 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 15,136 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R710 MCF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R710 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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What year was R710 MCF registered?

R710 MCF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R710 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R710 MCF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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