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M297 MTA

1995 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

54,226 mi
Last recorded54,226 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM297 MTA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 54,226 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated door step holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced cross member holed (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front hand brake cable return spring broken

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

Front clutch noise

Front head lamp adjuster on dash not working not req on a motor home

Nearside Rear t piece with flexible hose lose

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lamp unit bolts missing (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 53,762 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 53,761 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexi brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexi brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

battery negative terminal loose

Pass 1 Mar 2024 52,337 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both inner rack ends have slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2024 52,337 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both inner rack ends have slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 2 May 2023 51,455 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2023 51,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 51,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 50,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 50,609 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 49,848 miles

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 48,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 48,941 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 48,750 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 47,554 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,113 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 45,849 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,242 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

nearside foot and hand brake low

Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,718 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,424 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 44,407 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,796 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 43,796 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 42,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 41,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 39,452 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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M297 MTA is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,584 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 M297 MTA, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M297 MTA is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 June 1995.

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