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R395 ARP

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,413 mi
Last recorded67,413 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 ARP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 67,413 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s under steps and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 67,021 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s o/s jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 67,006 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower outer sill is slightly corroded

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

front lower door steps are slightly corroded and front jacking points n/s and o/s

Pass 10 Aug 2022 66,151 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 66,133 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak on front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 64,647 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 61,346 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 61,346 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,229 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 57,829 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 54,975 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE HEAVILY GREASED (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 54,618 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak at sump ()

brake lines greased throughout

Fail 11 Oct 2016 54,608 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak at sump ()

brake lines greased throughout

Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,048 miles

Brake Pipes greased throughout.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil Leak.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 49,675 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 48,538 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 46,227 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,091 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 43,091 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front inner c.v. boot slightly deteriorated

nearside front inner wing slightly corroded

offside front inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,116 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,448 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 40,001 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,911 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 38,129 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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R395 ARP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R395 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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What year was R395 ARP registered?

R395 ARP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R395 ARP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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