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X979 XFX

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,946 mi
Last recorded66,946 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 XFX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 66,946 miles

advise offside inner sill rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2012 66,946 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise offside inner sill rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2011 64,110 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

no parking lights / ignition of

several rear seat belts have slight fluffing or fraying

Fail 28 Jun 2010 60,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

no parking lights / ignition of

several rear seat belts have slight fluffing or fraying

Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,150 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 52,150 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Outer Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

nearside outer front seat belt appears to have heat damage (minor)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 40,868 miles

ignition lock stiff to obtain parking lights

Fail 29 Jul 2008 40,868 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 26,962 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 19,847 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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X979 XFX is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X979 XFX, 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 X979 XFX registered?

X979 XFX is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 October 2000.

Is X979 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X979 XFX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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