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R424 SSL

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

69,869 mi
Last recorded69,869 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 SSL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 69,869 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 69,868 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 69,812 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 68,268 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 69,199 miles

emissions 0.35

underbody undersealed

Pass 7 Mar 2020 69,177 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,601 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 67,621 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 66,721 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 65,342 miles

brake pipes greased

exhaust has minor leak of gases in 2x places

front crossmember corroded, no holes

n/s/f crossmember has filler in, no holes

n/s/f indicator bulb slightly dis-coloured

o/s/f bottom wishbone rear bush has slight play

oil leak - top of fuel tank

oil leak on sump

Pass 26 Mar 2015 64,836 miles

corroswion and grease on all front brake pipes

n/s/f indicator faded

Pass 5 Apr 2014 63,418 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2013 62,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cut to o/s/f tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 59,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion on chassis o/s by engine mtg

leisure battery insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2011 59,304 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion on chassis o/s by engine mtg

leisure battery insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2010 57,030 miles

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

Nearside front steel brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 10 May 2008 54,129 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 50,990 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 45,062 miles

Leisure battery insecure in carrier.

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

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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R424 SSL is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R424 SSL, 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 R424 SSL registered?

R424 SSL is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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