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X488 GFB

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,399 mi
Last recorded117,399 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 GFB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 117,399 miles

offside outrigger corroded but not within 30cms of a pescribed area

vehicle has excessive corrosion to offside and nearside inner sills but not within 30 cms of a pescribed area

Fail 20 Feb 2013 117,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside outrigger corroded but not within 30cms of a pescribed area

vehicle has excessive corrosion to offside and nearside inner sills but not within 30 cms of a pescribed area

Pass 21 Feb 2012 146,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 19 Apr 2011 143,940 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 143,851 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front shocker top mountings look to be siezed and banging from lock too lock.

corrosion on all rear metal brake pipes

Pass 22 Apr 2010 135,647 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 120,524 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 111,407 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 111,392 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 86,604 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 85,613 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 58,969 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 58,823 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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X488 GFB is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X488 GFB, 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 X488 GFB registered?

X488 GFB is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X488 GFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X488 GFB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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