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R982 DKO

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,203 mi
Last recorded66,203 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 DKO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 66,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 65,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2017 63,900 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 61,392 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 57,664 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 56,253 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 54,888 miles

exuaust tail pipe missing very end of

Fail 8 May 2012 54,861 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exuaust tail pipe missing very end of

Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,915 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 46,436 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2009 41,949 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,908 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 35,715 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 35,715 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 31,458 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 31,458 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R982 DKO is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R982 DKO, 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 R982 DKO registered?

R982 DKO is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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