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R937 MGJ

1997 Fiat Ducato

Orange Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

209,542 mi
Last recorded209,542 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 MGJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 209,542 miles

Engine oil leak - oil covered engine

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 1st axle tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear Both axle wheel bearings have play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre split in many places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Both axle wheel bearings have play

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Slight lift in steering colomn

Fail 24 Sep 2015 209,461 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1st axle (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system excessively tight second lower UJ seized (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak - oil covered engine

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 1st axle tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear Both axle wheel bearings have play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre split in many places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Both axle wheel bearings have play

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Slight lift in steering colomn

Pass 10 Apr 2014 200,223 miles

Front brake discs poor

Front brake pipe to master cylinder slightly kinked

Nearside front brake pipe rusty

Nearside rear tyre worn on outside

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes rusty

Spare tyre flat

Fail 8 Apr 2014 200,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front brake discs poor

Front brake pipe to master cylinder slightly kinked

Nearside front brake pipe rusty

Nearside rear tyre worn on outside

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes rusty

Spare tyre flat

Pass 12 Feb 2013 194,746 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 194,746 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 194,700 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

offside rear foreward tyre worn uneven

other rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2011 190,253 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 185,080 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 178,216 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 172,551 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 163,386 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 160,189 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 160,189 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R937 MGJ is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Orange with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R937 MGJ, 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 R937 MGJ registered?

R937 MGJ is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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