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W97 JHW

2000 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,294 mi
Last recorded115,294 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 JHW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2022 115,294 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced heavily corroded inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength heavily corroded near front & rear of leaf spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength heavily corroded near front & rear of leaf spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 114,045 miles

front cross member severely corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2021 114,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front cross member severely corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 112,601 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 112,588 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 110,205 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides also discs have corrosion (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 104,278 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 100,492 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 100,489 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear valance (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 95,356 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front lower cross member corroded

vehicle under body,chassis and brake pipes all heavily under sealed hard to check for corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2016 95,354 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front lower cross member corroded

vehicle under body,chassis and brake pipes all heavily under sealed hard to check for corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2015 91,176 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack inside the tread pattern

Fail 27 Nov 2015 91,175 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack inside the tread pattern

Pass 25 Aug 2015 91,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

o/s/rear inner wing corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 24 Aug 2015 91,027 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear load valve chassis mounting area corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

o/s/rear inner wing corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 5 Mar 2015 90,517 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front step underside corroded (hole) but not affecting vehicle strength, brakes or steering

offside front inner arch corroded (hole) but not affecting vehicle strength brakes or steering

offside rear inner arch corroded (hole) but not affecting vehicle strength brakes or steering

Pass 18 Mar 2014 86,835 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 86,835 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 79,901 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,137 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 73,853 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 67,400 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,383 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 63,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 54,348 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 48,197 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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W97 JHW is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 W97 JHW, 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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W97 JHW is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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