MOT Status
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118,170 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge axle 2 outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
handbrake performance requirements only just met
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge axle 2 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust tail pipe corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge axle 2 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside axle 2 possible brake fluid leak!
exhaust tail pipe corroded
Nearside Front Lower step corroded not prescribed area
Offside Front Lower step corroded not prescribed area
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded going to centre wheel offside (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps centre (4.2.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going front to back (1.1.11 (c))
sharp edges on rear bike rack
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))
Offside Rear indicator lens damaged
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear indicator lens damaged
Nearside Rear light lense has damage to lense
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear lamp has slight damage to lense
Offside Front marker lamp not working
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside rear axle 1 tyre perishing.
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside rear 1st axle tyre perishing, 2nd axle tye close to limit.
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside centre axle tyre has slight cracking to outer side wall
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside centre axle tyre has slight cracking to outer side wall
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
radiator starting to leak
wireing to rear insecure
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front metal brake pipes on nearside and offside corroded.
Front shock absorbers corroded.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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W288 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 W288 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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W288 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 May 2000.
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