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R845 VRK

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,857 mi
Last recorded119,857 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR845 VRK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2009 119,857 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 110,852 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 99,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 99,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 87,260 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2005 87,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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R845 VRK is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc 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 R845 VRK, 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 R845 VRK registered?

R845 VRK is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R845 VRK safe to buy?

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