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R958 CAU

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,498 mi
Last recorded129,498 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 CAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 129,498 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 128,986 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 116,442 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 116,405 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 100,841 miles

Battery tray corroded

Corrosion repairs carried out to n/s/f

Offside Front Inner corrosion to inner wing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 10,071 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger and jacking piont (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to battery tray

corrosion to o/s inner wing

corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 7 Apr 2016 96,032 miles

Centre Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 95,229 miles

corrosion of exhaust tailpipe

exhaust rubbers perishing

nearside driveshaft inner clip loose

Fail 10 Apr 2015 95,229 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion of exhaust tailpipe

exhaust rubbers perishing

nearside driveshaft inner clip loose

nearside front tyre cracking/perishing on sidewall

spare tyre in bad condition

Pass 25 Mar 2014 89,277 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 85,973 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2013 85,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 84,275 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 84,275 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 83,048 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 80,095 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 78,356 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 78,356 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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BATTERY IS INSECURE

BRAKE PIPES REQUIRE CLEANING UP & GREASING

Pass 1 Feb 2008 77,010 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 77,010 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 76,997 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 76,997 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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R958 CAU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R958 CAU, 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 R958 CAU registered?

R958 CAU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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