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W283 VAU

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,396 mi
Last recorded62,396 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 VAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 62,396 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 61,248 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,657 miles

exhaust in poor condition

tyre on o/s 2nd axle slightly perished

Fail 16 Oct 2013 60,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

exhaust in poor condition

tyre on o/s 2nd axle slightly perished

Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,456 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s 2nd axle tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Oct 2011 58,562 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 58,553 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nail in tyre on 3rd axle n/s/r

Pass 4 Oct 2010 57,473 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 56,664 miles

o/s/f tyre perished and cracked on sidewall

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked on sidewall

Pass 20 Oct 2008 55,461 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre 3rd axle

o/s/r tyre on 3rd axle perished

Fail 2 Oct 2008 55,452 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

nail in n/s/r tyre on 3rd axle

o/s/r tyre on 3rd axle perished

Pass 17 Oct 2007 53,689 miles

small cracks in o/s/r 3rd axle tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2007 53,689 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

small cracks in o/s/r 3rd axle tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2006 51,629 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 50,121 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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W283 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W283 VAU, 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 W283 VAU registered?

W283 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W283 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W283 VAU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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