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J66 GRD

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,498 mi
Last recorded79,498 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 GRD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 79,498 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 78,570 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 78,176 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 77,186 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2021 75,401 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 74,101 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 73,088 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 73,087 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 72,004 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 71,194 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,351 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 67,562 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 67,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 66,459 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 66,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,303 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,931 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 57,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 57,421 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 57,421 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 54,619 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 54,619 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,572 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 52,572 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 47,354 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 47,354 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,125 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 41,780 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 41,780 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J66 GRD is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,346 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 J66 GRD, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J66 GRD registered?

J66 GRD is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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