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R427 UYB

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,793 mi
Last recorded48,793 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 UYB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 48,793 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 48,630 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 47,987 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 47,302 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 43,866 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 43,102 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 42,828 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 40,294 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,124 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 38,348 miles

marker light o/s not working

Fail 24 May 2017 38,348 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

marker light o/s not working

Pass 31 May 2016 33,206 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 32,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper marker light not working

Offside Rear Upper marker light not working

Fail 30 Nov 2015 32,546 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure Assembly (1.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper marker light not working

Offside Rear Upper marker light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2015 28,868 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 28,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

offside wiper smearing

Pass 9 Nov 2013 28,301 miles

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

offside marker lights not working

Pass 20 Oct 2012 27,348 miles

offside front and offside rear marker lights not working

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 22 Oct 2011 25,847 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 23,977 miles

offside front marker light not working

offside rear marker light not working

Pass 16 Nov 2009 21,489 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 21,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 20,950 miles

body damage to o/s/r corner,no sharp edgea

Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,026 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 2,002 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,451 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 18,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 17,185 miles

slight play in all hubs

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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R427 UYB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R427 UYB, 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 R427 UYB registered?

R427 UYB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R427 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R427 UYB shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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