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R23 TYA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,808 mi
Last recorded58,808 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 TYA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 58,808 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 58,782 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 57,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 57,068 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 53,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer corroded and slight blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 55,271 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 55,271 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe splitting out of box several rubbers split (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 48,609 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 48,609 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,341 miles

Brake performance 50% advise adjustment / investigation

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre exhaust rubbers split and perished

minor oil leak

slight wheel bearing play all round

Pass 16 Sep 2015 46,011 miles

Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing.

Fail 5 Sep 2015 46,011 miles

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

Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,597 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

center / tail exhaust surport rubbers badly persihed and split

Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,850 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight smear from wiper blades

Pass 6 Sep 2011 41,060 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Sep 2011 41,060 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Sep 2010 39,932 miles

Play in both front and nearside rear wheel bearings but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,267 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 38,176 miles

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 38,176 miles

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 38,031 miles

( lettering on front No. plate faded ) ( above normal free ply on all wheel bearings )

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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R23 TYA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R23 TYA, 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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R23 TYA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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