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R995 DTW

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,709 mi
Last recorded135,709 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 DTW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 135,709 miles

Nearside Front chassy leg has fresh underseal

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front chassy leg has fresh underseal

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 135,671 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 135,461 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fresh underseal on underside

Fail 9 Jan 2021 135,457 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 205/70-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet release deteriorated

coolant level low

front crossmember excessivly damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2020 135,273 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear axle brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 135,059 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipes rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower arm ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front door wells heavily undersealed

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

oil leak

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 27 Sep 2017 134,789 miles

Front both front door wells heavily underseald

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metalbrake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 22 Sep 2016 134,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion both front inner door steps (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear slight cut in side wall inner

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 134,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion both front inner door steps (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear slight cut in side wall inner

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 133,710 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 133,710 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 133,150 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 133,150 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 132,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion at front to rear brake pipe

corrosion at rear axle brake pipes

offside front brake flexi hoses perished

wear at nearside front brake flexi hoses

Pass 2 Oct 2013 132,627 miles

corrosion at front to rear brake pipe

corrosion at rear axle brake pipes

offside front brake flexi hoses perished

wear at nearside front brake flexi hoses

Pass 10 Oct 2012 131,847 miles

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front to rear metal brake pipes & both sides rear axle metal brake pipes corrodded not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria .

Pass 19 Oct 2011 130,879 miles

corrosion at front to rear brake pipe

corrosion at offside front brake pipes

corrosion at rear brake pipes

engine oily

Pass 21 Oct 2010 125,078 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 125,078 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 119,468 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 119,468 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 112,013 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 112,013 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 102,623 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 102,623 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 92,549 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 82,592 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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R995 DTW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 R995 DTW, 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 R995 DTW registered?

R995 DTW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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