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R31 TYA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,314 mi
Last recorded52,314 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 TYA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 52,314 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 52,314 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 51,218 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 51,213 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced both sides led's not bright enough (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Upper Position lamp not working all upper lamps not working front&rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 50,979 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres have tread splitting, advise replacing ASAP

n/s/f and o/s/f inner strut support panel has corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2023 50,965 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.61 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed, under step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres have tread splitting, advise replacing ASAP

n/s/f and o/s/f inner strut support panel has corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2022 49,192 miles

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

n/s/r, n/s/f and o/s/f top marker lights inoperative

washer low on screen

Fail 29 Mar 2022 49,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed and corroded under battery (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r, n/s/f and o/s/f top marker lights inoperative

washer low on screen

Fail 7 Sep 2021 49,189 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

both front high marker lights inoperative

n/s washer low on screen

Pass 11 Sep 2020 46,786 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion and very small hole at drivers step, under vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2020 46,784 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion and very small hole at drivers step, under vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2019 44,758 miles

chassis surface corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2019 44,758 miles

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

Passenger's seat insecure wont lock in forward position (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chassis surface corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2017 44,369 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 44,369 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 44,166 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 44,162 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

horn button sticking on when pressed intermittantly

Pass 13 Aug 2015 43,954 miles

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

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

o/s rear upper body marker light inop

water level warning light illuminated on dash

Fail 11 Aug 2015 43,953 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s rear upper body marker light inop

water level warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 11 Aug 2014 43,522 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bottom rad mounting panel corroaded

exhaust mounting rubber starting to split

front brake pads getting low

Fail 8 Aug 2014 43,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Aug 2013 42,991 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,991 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 42,286 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,586 miles

slight split in n/s/f tyer side wall

Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,570 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 38,751 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 34,436 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,516 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 22,791 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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R31 TYA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R31 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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R31 TYA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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