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R430 XYA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

81,514 mi
Last recorded81,514 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 XYA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 81,514 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 79,030 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 76,998 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 75,877 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 74,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 71,707 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 71,676 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By subframe rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine,(Sump) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 70,720 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 70,715 miles

Brake valve leaking load sensing valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust system insecure all mounting splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 68,787 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,086 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 68,086 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 66,080 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 63,133 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,116 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 58,802 miles

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

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

Power steering rack pipes corroaded

Fail 1 Jul 2014 58,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Power steering rack pipes corroaded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight binding to o/s/r brake

surface rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2012 56,870 miles

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

brake disc rusty

general corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2012 56,868 miles

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

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

brake disc rusty

general corrosion

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Jun 2011 54,643 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,643 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 53,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 53,763 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 53,155 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake disc slightly corroded advise inspect inner pads look thin

slight movement in front suspension bush

Fail 3 Jul 2009 53,155 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake disc slightly corroded advise inspect inner pads look thin

slight movement in front suspension bush

Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,439 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,847 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 42,826 miles

Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 41,109 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 30,151 miles

exhaust corroded

front cross member badley corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

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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R430 XYA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 R430 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 R430 XYA registered?

R430 XYA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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