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W249 CFR

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,945 mi
Last recorded142,945 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 CFR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 142,945 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 142,938 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding front both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2022 142,879 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 142,878 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2020 142,522 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 142,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 142,478 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 142,478 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 142,447 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 132,263 miles

Offside Front track control arm slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2015 121,328 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 110,461 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 110,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 105,887 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 105,887 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 102,928 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 91,477 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 91,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 73,885 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 73,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 64,321 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 48,342 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 48,342 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 48,313 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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W249 CFR is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 57,673 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 W249 CFR, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W249 CFR registered?

W249 CFR is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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