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R960 VLK

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,724 mi
Last recorded145,724 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 VLK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 145,724 miles

All 4 suspension airbags perishing

All brake flexi hoses perishing

All metal brake pipes corroding

All suspension shows age & wear

All tyres perishing

Exhaust corroding

Extensive engine oil leak

Front No plate cracked

Front antiroll bar bushes splitting

Front brake discs in poor condition

Heavy corrodion & repairs to offside floor/arch jacking pints- welds covered

Nearside middle tyre close to limit on inner edge

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Play in steering rack

Underbody corroded in various places

Windscreen cracked not affecting view

all airbag mountings to body have been welded - just meet criteria

Fail 28 May 2013 145,714 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Rear Panhard rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

All brake flexi hoses perishing

All metal brake pipes corroding

All suspension shows age & wear

All tyres perishing

Exhaust corroding

Extensive engine oil leak

Front No plate cracked

Front antiroll bar bushes splitting

Front brake discs in poor condition

Heavy corrodion & repairs to offside floor/arch jacking pints- welds covered

Nearside middle tyre close to limit on inner edge

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Play in steering rack

Underbody corroded in various places

Windscreen cracked not affecting view

all airbag mountings to body have been welded - just meet criteria

Pass 22 May 2012 142,196 miles

all x4 rear suspension airbags are perished

both rear axle 1 wheel bearings have play (just meets MOT pass)

both rear axle 2 wheel bearings have slight play

engine oil leaks

o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint has slight lift

slight damage to front reg plate

windscreen has a crack outside swept area

Fail 21 May 2012 142,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

all x4 rear suspension airbags are perished

both rear axle 1 wheel bearings have play (just meets MOT pass)

both rear axle 2 wheel bearings have slight play

engine oil leaks

o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint has slight lift

slight damage to front reg plate

windscreen has a crack outside swept area

Pass 3 Jun 2011 139,903 miles

screen cracked

side window cover has sharp edges

Fail 2 Jun 2011 138,900 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screen cracked

side window cover has sharp edges

Fail 21 Apr 2011 138,892 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screen cracked

side window cover has sharp edges and corners

Pass 20 Mar 2008 138,471 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 132,080 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 132,061 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (6.1.8b)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 120,215 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 120,189 miles

Nearside External window not made of safety glass, or from safety glazing (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.11.6b)

Nearside Front External window not made of safety glass, or from safety glazing (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.11.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Condition of offside driveshaft gaiter

Exhaust smoke becoming visible

Front brake wearing low

Oil leaks engine area

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 VLK is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc 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 R960 VLK, 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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R960 VLK is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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