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R995 BAX

1997 Fiat Ducato

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,454 mi
Last recorded173,454 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 BAX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 173,454 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2022 173,207 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 172,539 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 172,531 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crosmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2012 160,056 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front wheels got slight imbalance

n/s/f steering arm steering got slight play

Fail 19 Nov 2012 160,005 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f steering arm steering got slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2011 155,060 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 155,060 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 150,797 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 150,716 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2009 144,649 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 142,588 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 142,588 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2007 112,537 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2007 112,517 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 17 May 2007 112,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f has cover missing leaving hole.does not effect steering or braking.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 95,977 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 95,964 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R995 BAX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R995 BAX, 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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R995 BAX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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