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W997 RLJ

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

291,060 mi
Last recorded291,060 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW997 RLJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 291,060 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 291,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

play n/s/f hub

rear chassis corroding

rear shocksin poor con dition

wear front disc

Pass 13 May 2011 278,548 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2011 278,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2010 260,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/f strut wet

o/s door sill corroded

oil leak

play n/s/f hub

rear shock shrouds corroded

wear front disc

Pass 19 May 2010 260,855 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/f strut wet

o/s door sill corroded

oil leak

play n/s/f hub

rear shock shrouds corroded

wear front disc

Pass 13 May 2009 241,514 miles

play n/s/f hub

wear front disc

Pass 20 May 2008 22,019 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 22,019 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 May 2008 22,019 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 May 2007 193,002 miles

front disc worn

rear bump stops perishing

rear exh in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2006 16,474 miles

slight play nearside front hub

stone chip on windscreen

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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W997 RLJ is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 W997 RLJ, 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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W997 RLJ is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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