MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,733 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake cable insecure zip tied on main anchor plate restricting cable movement (1.1.15 (c))
Front Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s front chassis holed near front subframe and main chassis near centre off vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working side indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s front chassis holed around front subframe front inner arch on chassis and front lower inner cill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearing seizing/noisey (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coolant leak
N/S/R wheel bearing has slight movement
Coolant leak
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play X2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))
N/S/R wheel bearing has slight movement
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both front jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Under battery (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Mounts Cracking/Perishing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Chassis Behind Bump Stop Corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Front Leg Corroded And Holed Outside Prescribed Area
Rear Brake Cables Secured By Cable Ties
Rear Bump Stops Deteriorated
Repairs Heavily Undersealed/Painted
Underside/Under Bonnet Corroded Throughout
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Mounts Cracking/Perishing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Chassis Behind Bump Stop Corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Front Leg Corroded And Holed Outside Prescribed Area
Rear Brake Cables Secured By Cable Ties
Rear Bump Stops Deteriorated
Repairs Heavily Undersealed/Painted
Underside/Under Bonnet Corroded Throughout
Brake cable insecure outer cable not anchored (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holes inner arch & strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holes inner wing & arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside front chassis behind jacking point beginning to corrode
Rear bump stop rubbers badly deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules brake pipe to caliper x2 (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated
Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished
Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting missing
radiator upper mountings slightly deteriorated
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped master cylinder to rear (under bonnet) (3.6.B.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules brake pipe to caliper x2 (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated
Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished
Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting missing
radiator upper mountings slightly deteriorated
All brake pipes greased, some corrosion present, nothing seen excessive
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Some wear/play in offside steering rack to track rod ball linkage, not excessive
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear tyre under inflated
Offside front tyre under inflated
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
front chassis rusty
rear brake pipes greased
rear shockabsorber dust sheilds corroded
front chassis rusty
rear brake pipes greased
rear shockabsorber dust sheilds corroded
Chassis rusty and shailing
Main and rear brake pipes greased
Rear shock absorber dust shields corroded
Chassis rusty and shailing
Main and rear brake pipes greased
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear shock absorber dust shields corroded
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R970 XPU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 XPU, 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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R970 XPU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 August 1997.
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