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R962 VLT

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,199 mi
Last recorded121,199 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 121,199 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 121,199 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working bulb loose (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 121,193 miles

Emissions not tested low oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner wing /wheel arches / strut tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2019 120,183 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 120,176 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both panhard rods (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated front(middle axle) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn all 4 leaf spring front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 119,081 miles

Front Upper side lamps not working

Offside Rear Upper side lamp not working

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.A.1)

body markers on each side not working

Fail 4 May 2018 119,071 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper side lamps not working

Offside Rear Upper side lamp not working

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.A.1)

body markers on each side not working

Pass 11 May 2017 118,615 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 May 2017 11,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated 1st axle (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers not working (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 118,010 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 115,920 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside + offside front inner wheel arches corroded, not within prescribed area

nearside + offside front steps underneath corroded, not within prescribed area

nearside front chassis poor condition corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 110,643 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 110,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 110,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake cable attached to exhaust mounts ( likely to cause cable to sieze)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 108,540 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 105,160 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 102,472 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 99,115 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 96,462 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 94,083 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 90,638 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 VLT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLT, 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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R962 VLT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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