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M321 EPS

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,049 mi
Last recorded51,049 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 EPS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 51,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside door mirror damaged

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

horn weak

Pass 1 May 2025 51,032 miles

Horn weak

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 51,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (pipe running across rear axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 51,025 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components tow coupling mounted to rear bumper (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe running across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 49,004 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 46,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside mirror damaged

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

horn is quieter than normal

rear tale pipe has holes in it

Pass 5 Mar 2021 45,213 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 44,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Radiator support corroded and holed

Fail 24 Mar 2020 43,996 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Radiator support corroded and holed

Pass 12 Mar 2019 43,457 miles

Front radiator support corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside mirror glass damaged

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 43,457 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front radiator support corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside mirror glass damaged

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 43,087 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 43,087 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 42,757 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle in clips (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brakes slightly binding (parking brake lever stiff to operate)

front cross member corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 42,757 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not contacting part of screen (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle in clips (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brakes slightly binding (parking brake lever stiff to operate)

front cross member corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 42,318 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 42,317 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 41,670 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 38,169 miles

n/s/f shock damp with fluid

tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 3 Jun 2013 36,662 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 May 2013 36,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 May 2012 10,140 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 32,658 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 30,707 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 30,433 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,234 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,220 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 26,922 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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M321 EPS is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M321 EPS, 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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M321 EPS is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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