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SCZ 5695

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

226,942 mi
Last recorded226,942 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCZ 5695
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 226,942 miles

battery insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2012 226,940 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

battery insecure

Fail 2 Mar 2011 225,932 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 225,932 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,275 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wiper worn but clearing screen

Fail 15 Mar 2010 22,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wiper worn but clearing screen

Pass 16 Mar 2009 218,015 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 218,015 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 216,601 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

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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SCZ 5695 is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SCZ 5695, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SCZ 5695 registered?

SCZ 5695 is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is SCZ 5695 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCZ 5695 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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