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R960 CHT

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,317 mi
Last recorded136,317 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2007 136,317 miles

ADVANCED /EX, CORROSION PRESENT IN NEAR AND OFFSIDE INNER LOWER PANELS.

ADVISE EARLY ATTENTION TO SIGNIFICANT ENGINE OIL LEAKS PRESENT.

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 136,252 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

ADVANCED /EX, CORROSION PRESENT IN NEAR AND OFFSIDE INNER LOWER PANELS.

ADVISE EARLY ATTENTION TO RADIATOR LOWER SUPPORT CROSS MEMBER -----EXTENSIVELY CORRODED

ADVISE EARLY ATTENTION TO SIGNIFICANT ENGINE OIL LEAKS PRESENT.

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 125,675 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 125,585 miles

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

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

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

front crossmember holed

nearside front topmount bearings rough.

offside rear light lense broken

play in both rear wheel bearings

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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R960 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R960 CHT, 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 R960 CHT registered?

R960 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R960 CHT safe to buy?

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