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R315 STA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

97,103 mi
Last recorded97,103 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 STA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 97,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 97,096 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking Point Near Wishbone Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 95,668 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 94,996 miles

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

oil leaks

some other metal brake pipes surface rusted

Fail 11 Aug 2023 94,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

oil leaks

some other metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 15 Aug 2022 93,350 miles

centre and rear exhaust parts corroded

many parts of structure have been repaired, or are at advanced stages of corrosion

o/s front seatbelt sticky in operation

oil leaks

some brake pipes surface rusted

Fail 15 Aug 2022 93,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust parts corroded

many parts of structure have been repaired, or are at advanced stages of corrosion

oil leaks

some brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 27 Jul 2021 92,530 miles

centre silencer corroded

many parts of structure have been repaired etc

Fail 27 Jul 2021 92,529 miles

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

centre silencer corroded

exhaust rubbers perished

many parts of structure have been repaired etc

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 7 Aug 2020 91,006 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 90,265 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

oil leaks

some parts of structure starting to corrode

Pass 8 Aug 2018 89,168 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 87,871 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 87,871 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 86,594 miles

oil leaks

Fail 11 Aug 2016 86,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks

Pass 30 Jul 2015 85,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside step corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2015 85,136 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside step corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 83,301 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 81,343 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 81,343 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 79,576 miles

Nearside front outrigger jacklng point corroded and holed

Pass 27 Jul 2011 78,091 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front body mount starting to corrode

n/s front tyre starting to deteriorate

o/s front chassis leg starting to corrode

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2011 78,069 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front body mount starting to corrode

n/s front tyre starting to deteriorate

o/s front chassis leg starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 75,980 miles

Oil leak

first exhaust box deteriating

nearside front tyre perishing on the outer wall

Pass 28 Jul 2009 72,350 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly cracked

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside + offside front inner wheel arches surface corrosion in several places

surface corrosion to front inner sills jacking points + rear of cab nearside + offside

Pass 1 Aug 2008 66,072 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

surface corrosion to front inner sills

Fail 21 Jul 2008 65,757 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

surface corrosion to front inner sills

Pass 30 Jul 2007 60,414 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 53,338 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2005 47,394 miles

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

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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R315 STA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 R315 STA, 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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R315 STA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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