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R384 ULF

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,847 mi
Last recorded84,847 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 ULF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 84,847 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 84,847 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 83,217 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Mounting corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 82,036 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 82,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 77,835 miles

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

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

underside heavily under sealed

Fail 12 May 2023 77,835 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

underside heavily under sealed

Pass 29 Apr 2022 77,158 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner wheel arches and underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Apr 2022 77,141 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pivot has restricted free movement parking brake (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front chassis corroded

both rear wheel arch to out rigger areas corroded and holed

inner sill corroded and holed

weld repairs in non prescribed areas are of a poor standard

Pass 13 May 2021 76,788 miles

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 76,788 miles

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 75,370 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 75,370 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 74,491 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 73,191 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 71,376 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 May 2015 70,331 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 69,580 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,580 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 68,992 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 68,936 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 67,394 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 67,314 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 65,929 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 65,929 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 62,859 miles

Both front wiper blades split at ends but still clear screen

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Screen wash lacking in power but still provides adequate water

Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,859 miles

Both front wiper blades split at ends but still clear screen

Screen wash lacking in power but still provides adequate water

Pass 11 Jun 2009 59,739 miles

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

bellypan fitted

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise just starting.Check soon replace if needed

Fail 11 Jun 2009 59,739 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

bellypan fitted

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise just starting.Check soon replace if needed

Pass 18 Jun 2008 57,478 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 57,189 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 52,785 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside front bottom ball joint rubber's split.

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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R384 ULF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R384 ULF, 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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R384 ULF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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