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R304 AMA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,829 mi
Last recorded93,829 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 AMA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 93,829 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 93,807 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 90,987 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 90,972 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,978 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 89,945 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 89,137 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 87,698 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 83,649 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

sump damaged and leaking engine oil

Fail 16 Jul 2015 83,649 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

sump damaged and leaking engine oil

Fail 1 Apr 2015 83,436 miles

N/s/f and o/s/f inner sills and inner arches corroded, most steel brake pipes corroded and engine has oil leak.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,436 miles

N/s/f and o/s/f inner sills and inner arches corroded, most steel brake pipes corroded and engine has oil leak.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 83,204 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel arch signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2013 82,022 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 79,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 77,411 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 74,531 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 72,381 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 70,663 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 68,154 miles

front brake pipes begining to corrode

rear number plate begining to deteriorate

rear wheel bearings may requre adjustment

Pass 7 Jan 2006 65,170 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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R304 AMA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R304 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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R304 AMA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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