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R436 XYA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

64,120 mi
Last recorded64,120 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 XYA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 64,120 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strut tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 63,845 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 63,845 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 63,224 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear inner sill, outer sill and rear of cab corroded but is out of prescribed area

Fail 15 Jun 2023 63,224 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear inner sill, outer sill and rear of cab corroded but is out of prescribed area

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

Pass 5 May 2022 63,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step to sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch behind brake flexi hoses (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut turret area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step to sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch behinb brake flexi hoses (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut turret area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (Rear Part) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 62,933 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 61,574 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,682 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 58,996 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 58,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,496 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 50,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 50,562 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,098 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 47,098 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 45,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside inner wing near brake pipe mountings are in a rusty condition

Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,884 miles

nearside and offside inner wing near brake pipe mountings are in a rusty condition

Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,706 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 40,216 miles

front brake discs in a rusty condition

Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,234 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 38,234 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,266 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 35,266 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,962 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 32,862 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f brake pad wire broken

spare tyre u/s bulge + cracks

Pass 13 Jul 2007 32,338 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,400 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 28,400 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 27,581 miles

CENTER EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2005 26,042 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2005 26,402 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R436 XYA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 R436 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 R436 XYA registered?

R436 XYA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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