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R901 UYC

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,060 mi
Last recorded51,060 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 UYC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 51,060 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 50,910 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 50,891 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,810 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 50,333 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,560 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 49,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All tyres slightly perished

Exhaust rubber mount broken

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2012 49,076 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,076 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,535 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 48,535 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

d.i.y. wiring rubbing on o/s/f drive shaft and o/s/f wish bone.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 46,605 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 46,040 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 44,739 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 43,141 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 41,009 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 41,009 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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R901 UYC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R901 UYC, 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 R901 UYC?

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What year was R901 UYC registered?

R901 UYC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R901 UYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R901 UYC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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