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R731 ANO

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,691 mi
Last recorded166,691 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 ANO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 166,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2016 160,400 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 148,544 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 128,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 128,515 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 117,259 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 117,247 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 117,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 115,384 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 115,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 111,851 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 111,851 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 110,305 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 110,305 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2005 108,570 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 108,570 miles

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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R731 ANO is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R731 ANO, 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 R731 ANO registered?

R731 ANO is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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