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R756 BWU

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,766 mi
Last recorded202,766 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 BWU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 202,766 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 202,766 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid low

Pass 15 Nov 2006 182,532 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 182,500 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 161,629 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 161,598 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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R756 BWU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R756 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

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What year was R756 BWU registered?

R756 BWU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R756 BWU safe to buy?

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