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R392 ARP

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

72,047 mi
Last recorded72,047 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 ARP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 72,047 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 10 Jul 2025 70,744 miles

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

Parts of vehicle undersealed

Fail 25 Jun 2025 70,719 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parts of vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2024 70,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 70,580 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 70,580 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 68,432 miles

Brake pipes coated preventing full inspection

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Slight corrosion to both front brake flexi mounting areas

Underbody partially coated in underseal and slightly corroded in areas

Pass 10 Sep 2021 67,660 miles

Brake pipes coated preventing full inspection

Exhaust system corroded

Underbody partially coated and slightly corroded where visible

Pass 14 Jul 2020 65,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded heavily

Fail 13 Jul 2020 65,552 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of sill behind body molding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded heavily

Pass 15 Jul 2019 64,772 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 12 Jul 2019 64,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 62,932 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 62,907 miles

Exhaust system insecure sevral exhaust rubbers split/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/jacking piont (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts by center exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 61,851 miles

Front cross member holed on the n/s/F, exhaust silencers are deteriated, and rubber mounts,nearside front jacking point is deteriated

Pass 22 Jul 2016 60,427 miles

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

hole in front crossmember

Fail 1 Jul 2016 60,423 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

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

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

both exhaust silencers are corroded

front cross member holed

Pass 8 Jul 2015 59,043 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust and mountins slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2015 59,034 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust and mountins slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2014 57,808 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 57,795 miles

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

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 23 May 2013 56,299 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 56,286 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 54,761 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts split

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 54,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rubber mounts split

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

Pass 13 May 2011 54,032 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,119 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 50,273 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 49,638 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,816 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 42,959 miles

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

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

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

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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R392 ARP 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 R392 ARP, 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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R392 ARP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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