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R916 BSU

1997 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,430 mi
Last recorded151,430 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 BSU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 151,430 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear inner sill corroded, not within prescribed area.

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre scrubbing inner tread

Fail 27 Nov 2008 151,257 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear inner sill corroded, not within prescribed area.

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre scrubbing inner tread

Pass 28 Nov 2007 146,003 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 145,776 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 139,318 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 139,297 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 133,959 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 133,959 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R916 BSU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R916 BSU, 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 R916 BSU registered?

R916 BSU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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