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L12 APM

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

55,236 mi
Last recorded55,236 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 APM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 55,236 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 54,642 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 53,446 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 52,643 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 50,364 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 48,679 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 46,192 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,494 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 45,106 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 42,286 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 39,843 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 38,458 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 36,249 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,439 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,623 miles

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

slight derv leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 27,438 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 24,704 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 24,704 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,920 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 21,085 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,450 miles

Nearside washer inoperative.

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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L12 APM is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L12 APM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L12 APM registered?

L12 APM is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 July 1997.

Is L12 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 APM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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