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R824 OEB

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

155,478 mi
Last recorded155,478 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 OEB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 155,478 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 152,553 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 152,553 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inop (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 150,401 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 150,401 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both kick pattern wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 144,865 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 144,865 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 140,913 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 140,913 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 136,249 miles

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

Oil leak engine/sump area ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 136,249 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Oil leak engine/sump area ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 131,094 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 124,305 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 124,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 119,194 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 114,022 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 114,022 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 109,163 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 109,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2011 100,908 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 98,679 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rearlamp cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2010 98,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2009 97,614 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 97,613 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 89,753 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 62,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,014 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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R824 OEB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 R824 OEB, 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 R824 OEB registered?

R824 OEB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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