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R416 XYA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

73,112 mi
Last recorded73,112 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 XYA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 73,112 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 73,097 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering drivers door step with in 30cm of parking brake lever (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2025 73,013 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 72,014 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 71,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Door step corroded

Offside Front Inner Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Wing corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Door step corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 70,850 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Nearside and offside - sill/step areas corroding

Offside Front Corrosion to upper wheel arch areas - not prescribed area

Fail 4 Jul 2022 70,849 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis - subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Nearside and offside - sill/step areas corroding

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported supporting bracket for pipes/hoses detached due to corrosion (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion to upper wheel arch areas - not prescribed area

Pass 28 Jun 2021 69,965 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 68,189 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 68,011 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 67,954 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 66,951 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 66,646 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 66,118 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 65,052 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 62,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2013 62,396 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2012 57,280 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 53,099 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front lower radiator support corroded

offside front tyre tred wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre tred wearing low on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2010 52,231 miles

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

removable front crossmember exssesivly corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2010 52,241 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

removable front crossmember exssesivly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyrescut but not to cords

Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

corrosion starting to offside front inner wheel arch

slight damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2007 46,882 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 44,257 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 44,257 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall

free play in wheel bearings

front pads low

n/s inner cv boot leaking

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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R416 XYA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R416 XYA, 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 R416 XYA registered?

R416 XYA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R416 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R416 XYA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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