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R962 CHT

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,799 mi
Last recorded136,799 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 136,799 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 136,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 136,567 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 136,566 miles

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

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

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

nearside inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

Pass 7 Apr 2010 131,931 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 131,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.6.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.6.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 119,467 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 119,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 107,846 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 107,844 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.6f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.4d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 93,110 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 84,467 miles

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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R962 CHT 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 58.3%.

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 R962 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 R962 CHT registered?

R962 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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