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R434 XYA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

79,867 mi
Last recorded79,867 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 XYA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 79,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody repairs covered in underseal

Fail 19 Mar 2026 79,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody repairs covered in underseal

Pass 4 Feb 2025 78,830 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 78,830 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 78,823 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Next To Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub Frame Surface Corrision

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 77,550 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2023 77,536 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2022 76,638 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess GEAR BOX (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 76,638 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess GEAR BOX (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 75,720 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 75,720 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 75,303 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 75,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 72,951 miles

all 4 wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2018 69,865 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 64,889 miles

All exhaust mounting rubbers split

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 58,030 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 51,711 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre badly perished/cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,377 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 49,091 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,488 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 44,198 miles

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)

corrosion on all front suspension parts & power steering pipes ok at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,678 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 41,612 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 41,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 40,874 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 40,852 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 9 May 2007 38,763 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 38,763 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 38,000 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 38,000 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R434 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 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R434 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 R434 XYA registered?

R434 XYA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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