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R749 BWU

1997 Fiat Ducato

Green Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,591 mi
Last recorded81,591 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 BWU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 81,591 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 77,417 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 71,928 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 71,928 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 67,593 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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R749 BWU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Green with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R749 BWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R749 BWU?

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What year was R749 BWU registered?

R749 BWU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R749 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R749 BWU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R749 BWU have outstanding finance?

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