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Y983 VEF

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,905 mi
Last recorded87,905 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 VEF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2010 87,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

O/S STRUT TOP BEARING SEIZING N/S STRUT TOP BEARING SEIZING

Pass 26 Aug 2009 78,619 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 63,158 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 50,536 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,536 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 37,770 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 25,133 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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Y983 VEF is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 51,666 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y983 VEF, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y983 VEF registered?

Y983 VEF is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y983 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y983 VEF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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