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M979 YWB

1995 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,260 mi
Last recorded204,260 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM979 YWB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 204,260 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 198,689 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 194,239 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 194,239 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 192,829 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 187,723 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension air bags top and bottom rings corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2021 187,711 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear suspension air bags top and bottom rings corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 186,013 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers split and perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front end of chassis leg corroded

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 186,013 miles

Central Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement park brake sticking on (1.1.15 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers split and perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front end of chassis leg corroded

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 183,399 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 178,847 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 175,298 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 167,634 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 167,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 164,145 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

the n/s/r wheel is sticking slightly

the radiator has slight water leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 157,607 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 150,250 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 144,351 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2011 139,642 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 13 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 132,300 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 129,951 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2008 129,858 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 122,596 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 114,635 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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M979 YWB is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M979 YWB, 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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M979 YWB is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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