MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,375 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
vehicle has been welded and undersealed
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Centre Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)
Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)
Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
Front Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R970 VLT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R970 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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What year was R970 VLT registered?
R970 VLT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 October 1997.
Is R970 VLT safe to buy?
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