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X399 FCF

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,746 mi
Last recorded138,746 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX399 FCF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 138,746 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 138,734 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 127,162 miles

2 x body mounting brackets corroded.

Nearside lower mirror glass damaged.

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 127,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

2 x body mounting brackets corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside lower mirror glass damaged.

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 115,849 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 94,915 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 9,345 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 9,345 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 91,110 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 91,016 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 88,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inside edge-replace asap

Pass 30 Oct 2006 88,688 miles

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inside edge-replace asap

Pass 7 Oct 2005 85,757 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 85,757 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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X399 FCF is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X399 FCF, 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 X399 FCF registered?

X399 FCF is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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