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R924 DTX

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,298 mi
Last recorded101,298 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR924 DTX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2013 101,298 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All tyres slightly perished.

Body damaged throughout.

Bonnet safety catch modified.

Centre exhaust section has one mounting missing but still supported.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside headlamp lens chipped.

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Seats worn.

Side loading door handle broken.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 90,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2011 90,425 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 87,159 miles

Both offside front brake hoses deteriorated.

Exhaust rubbers perished.

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

General body damage.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside headlamp lens chipped.

Offside rear light lens damaged.

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2010 87,159 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both offside front brake hoses deteriorated.

Exhaust rubbers perished.

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

General body damage.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside headlamp lens chipped.

Offside rear light lens damaged.

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 83,507 miles

Clutch requires attention.

Drivers seat worn.

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

Minor body damage.

Offside headlamp chipped.

Offside rear light lens cracked.

Oil leak

Two exhaust rubbers perished.

Fail 31 Jul 2009 83,507 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Clutch requires attention.

Drivers seat worn.

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

Minor body damage.

Offside headlamp chipped.

Offside rear light lens cracked.

Oil leak

Two exhaust rubbers perished.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 78,726 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Drivers seat worn.

Front brake discs worn,unable to see pads.

General body damage.

Offside headlamp lens chipped.

Oil leak

Three exhaust rubbers perished.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 78,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Both windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Drivers seat worn.

Front brake discs worn,unable to see pads.

General body damage.

Offside headlamp lens chipped.

Oil leak

Three exhaust rubbers perished.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 72,980 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 72,830 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 65,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

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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R924 DTX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R924 DTX, 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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R924 DTX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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