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W297 VCS

2000 Fiat Ducato 10 D SWB

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,734 mi
Last recorded59,734 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2007
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato 10 D SWB74,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 VCS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato 10 D SWB
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2007 59,734 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 55,504 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato 10 D SWB?

Based on 707 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
7,655
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 102
Stop lamp not working 51
position lamp(s) not working 51
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
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W297 VCS is a 2000 Fiat Ducato 10 D SWB in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Ducato 10 D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 74,601 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 10 D SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W297 VCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato 10 D SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Ducato 10 D SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W297 VCS registered?

W297 VCS is a 2000 Fiat Ducato 10 D SWB, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W297 VCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W297 VCS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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