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R182 WNF

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,091 mi
Last recorded68,091 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 WNF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 68,091 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 65,935 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 63,605 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 63,594 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 60,351 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 60,346 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose buckle (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (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))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended will not fasten (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition large crack lower offside (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower inner wing corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area

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

Pass 2 May 2019 59,551 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 58,753 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 58,010 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 57,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,064 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corrosion to N\S & O\S\F chassis under floor

Fail 11 Jul 2014 57,064 miles

Centre Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corrosion to N\S & O\S\F chassis under floor

Fail 17 Jul 2013 56,119 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,119 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012
Pass 9 May 2006 108,082 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 108,082 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R182 WNF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R182 WNF, 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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What year was R182 WNF registered?

R182 WNF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R182 WNF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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