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L80 ASJ

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,444 mi
Last recorded82,444 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 ASJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 82,444 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front brake pad sensor insecure

Nearside Rear lamp insecure

Nearside Rear marker light upper dim

Offside Rear lamp insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2026 82,433 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure swivel seat not locking into position (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front brake pad sensor insecure

Nearside Rear lamp insecure

Nearside Rear marker light upper dim

Offside Rear lamp insecure

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 81,753 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 81,742 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (radiator support member) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure swivel seat not locking in (insecure) (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 80,842 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 80,830 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 80,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 80,090 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 78,654 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 78,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (lower step) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 77,360 miles

Both front cab step underneath corroded but not structural

Underneath covered in underseal

Pass 9 Jul 2019 76,862 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 76,543 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 75,233 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 70,265 miles

o/s chassie to engine mount corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2016 70,265 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking filler neck to tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jack point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner to outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jack point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s chassie to engine mount corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 69,364 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 69,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 68,407 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 66,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 63,650 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 62,200 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 62,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 59,574 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 56,651 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 56,651 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front crossmember corroded n/s

Pass 22 Nov 2008 53,068 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 53,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 49,833 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 49,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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L80 ASJ is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L80 ASJ, 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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L80 ASJ is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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