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R881 OJW

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,638 mi
Last recorded79,638 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 OJW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 May 2010 79,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

2 front inner wheel arches have surface corrosion

Corrosion on inner sill nearside rear, not within a prescribed area

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2010 79,638 miles

2 front inner wheel arches have surface corrosion

Corrosion on inner sill nearside rear, not within a prescribed area

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 79,623 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 79,615 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 75,467 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 75,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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R881 OJW 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 R881 OJW, 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 R881 OJW registered?

R881 OJW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R881 OJW safe to buy?

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