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R396 ULF

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,541 mi
Last recorded39,541 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 ULF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 39,541 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2025 38,764 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 38,744 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 38,281 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 35,463 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2021 34,818 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 34,201 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,690 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 32,403 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 15,420 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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R396 ULF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R396 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R396 ULF?

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What year was R396 ULF registered?

R396 ULF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R396 ULF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R396 ULF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R396 ULF have outstanding finance?

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