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R37 TYA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,427 mi
Last recorded74,427 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 TYA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 74,427 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 74,427 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2025 73,877 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 73,099 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 73,096 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 72,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 70,621 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 70,618 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 69,329 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 69,327 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing and chassis by engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

tow bar corroded by mounting points

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 67,425 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,584 miles

Both cabsteps corroded

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2018 66,574 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both front indicators faded

both front steps corroded and holed

corrosion on chassis and body

corrosion on exhaust system and rubber mountings deteriorated

inter action on all rear lights

movement in both front axle rear wishbone bushes

offside front upper marker light not working

one bulb not working in offside rear side light

rust on front brake discs

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jun 2017 65,755 miles

Exhaust deteriorated throughout

Front brake pipes have been greased

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

Nearside exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated ( x2 )

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

Offside and nearside front door steps corroded and holed

Offside rear brake fluctuating

Slight movement in offside front lower arm rear bush(detected on shaker plates)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings(possibly taper roller)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings(possibly taper roller)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front top cab marker lamp not working

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 62,976 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,117 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,095 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

nsf brake pad wire broken

osr shocker housing corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2014 59,095 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

nsf brake pad wire broken

osr shocker housing corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 5,865 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 57,969 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exaust mounts cracking

Fail 5 Apr 2013 57,969 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exaust mounts cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2012 56,148 miles

Corrosion to front & rear suspension components.

Corrosion to power steering pipes.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Temp repair to n/s side repeater

exhaust corroded.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 56,148 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Corrosion to front & rear suspension components.

Corrosion to power steering pipes.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2011 52,171 miles

Battery tray corroded.

Corrosion to power steering pipes.

Front cross-member corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

Some corrosion to under-side of body.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 52,171 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery tray corroded.

Corrosion to power steering pipes.

Front cross-member corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 49,456 miles

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Corrosion to front cross-member.

Corrosion within 30cm of front subframe mountings.

N/S Wing mirror damaged.

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight cracking to tread of front tyres.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 49,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Corrosion to front cross-member.

Corrosion within 30cm of front subframe mountings.

N/S Wing mirror damaged.

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

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

Slight cracking to tread of front tyres.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 47,603 miles

tyres slightly perished

wheel trims fitted

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

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

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,603 miles

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

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

nearside mirror cracked

tyres slightly perished

wheel trims fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2006 46,443 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 46,438 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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R37 TYA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R37 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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R37 TYA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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