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R908 CBA

1997 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

104,104 mi
Last recorded104,104 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 CBA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 104,104 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 103,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 103,193 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 103,193 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 103,054 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner sill front and rear rusty and holed

Offside Front Inner wing holed and small hole in chassis

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper bracket broken and corroded. bumper loose on body

air filter bracket corroded

all 5 exhaust mountings split

diesel pump damp with fuel

Fail 26 Aug 2020 103,054 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under step for outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger next to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front , rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel injection pump damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing holed and chassis small hole near sub frame fixing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper bracket broken and badly rusted , bumper loose on body

air filter bracket badly rusted

all 5 exhaust mounts badly split or missing

nearside inner sill front and rear holed and very rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2019 102,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and top mounting noisey on lock to lock check (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre , nail in tread

Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front inner wings rusty and holed

both rear chassis outriggers rusty

both sills rusty

diesel injection pump damp

pipes on steering rack slightly rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2018 98,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp , top mounting noisey on lock to lock check (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front inner wing rusty and holed

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel injection pump damp

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2017 98,091 miles

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

Nearside Lower step corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 97,637 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Lower step corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2016 93,697 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded by steering rack (2.3.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both outer (2.2.B.1f)

front spring noise when turning from lock to lock

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside front outer and nearside front inner sills corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2016 93,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded by steering rack (2.3.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both outer (2.2.B.1f)

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside front outer and nearside front inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 92,374 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 2 Aug 2014 91,183 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Top mounts slightly stiff when turning

Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,711 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 89,711 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 8,820 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust supporting rubber O rings perrished (X4)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 8,820 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust supporting rubber O rings perrished (X4)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 83,280 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 74,790 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 63,494 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 63,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Battery insecure

nsf inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 21 Aug 2008 62,080 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 61,849 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 61,430 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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R908 CBA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R908 CBA, 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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R908 CBA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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