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R299 AMA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

105,678 mi
Last recorded105,678 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 AMA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 105,678 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 104,984 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear body side panels rotten

Fail 18 Mar 2024 104,984 miles

Nearside Body component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts by exhaust step area (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear body side panels rotten

Pass 15 Apr 2023 103,462 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush lower arm o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill & step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wood body skirt panels rotten

Fail 27 Feb 2023 103,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber hangers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes in arms n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step & sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear body side panels rotten

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 100,741 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking & over 10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & o/s front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear body side panels rotten

Fail 12 Jan 2022 100,741 miles

Brake performance not tested blown brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Lower Body component insecure rear door step x member (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bushes in arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & o/s front tyres cracking over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear body side panels rotten

Pass 3 Mar 2021 98,305 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Body not fully secure & o/s body skirts (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective corroded & rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle through mounting clip (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 25 Jan 2020 97,191 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber split and mountings corroded thin (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside & o/s body skirts rotten

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 96,354 miles

Body panel slightly loose n/s & o/s body skirts rotten (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective bushes cracking ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing & jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 96,353 miles

Steering column universal joint likely to become detached to rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Body panel slightly loose & o/s body skirts lower (rotten) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure & o/s/r (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch & jacking point areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 93,938 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubbers split

rear wood section of body rotten

Fail 17 Jan 2018 93,938 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubbers split

rear wood section of body rotten

Pass 27 Jan 2017 91,965 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 91,965 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 89,498 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and offside (2.6.2)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre distorted

Fail 1 Feb 2016 89,498 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and offside (2.6.2)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre distorted

Fail 3 Feb 2015 86,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 86,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 79,500 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

radiator support corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 76,620 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 72,521 miles

front croooss member corroded silencer mounting rub bers split

Pass 17 Feb 2011 69,961 miles

radiator mount corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2011 69,961 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front member corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 64,817 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 62,504 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 54,606 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 42,297 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 42,297 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R299 AMA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 R299 AMA, 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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R299 AMA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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