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R446 HDF

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

84,830 mi
Last recorded84,830 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 HDF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 84,830 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 84,826 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 83,527 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 82,088 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 82,080 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position light (1of2) not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

lots of underside corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2022 80,023 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 80,023 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 77,618 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 76,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered with waxoyl/underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front chassis under bonnet covered with undersealed

power steering pipes covered with grease

radiator support lower member corroded

underside of offside doorstep repaired with fibreglass/foam filler. NOT in a prescribed area /step is double skinned

underside of vehicle covered with waxoyl/underseal

Fail 23 Jul 2020 76,597 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered with waxoyl/underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front chassis under bonnet covered with undersealed

power steering pipes covered with grease

radiator support lower member corroded

underside of offside doorstep repaired with fibreglass/foam filler. NOT in a prescribed area /step is double skinned

underside of vehicle covered with waxoyl/underseal

Pass 3 Jul 2019 75,665 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 75,665 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,968 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,678 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 70,791 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 67,532 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adv exhaust corroded

adv offside front chassis corroded

adv offside rear body mounts corroded

adv power steering pipes corroded

adv radiator crossmember corroded

adv suspension /steering parts corroded (lack of use).

adv underside nearside doorstep

Fail 7 Jul 2015 67,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adv exhaust corroded

adv offside front chassis corroded

adv offside rear body mounts corroded

adv power steering pipes corroded

adv radiator crossmember corroded

adv suspension /steering parts corroded (lack of use).

adv underside nearside doorstep

Pass 4 Jul 2014 66,075 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 66,074 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 64,515 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 61,463 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 61,463 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 59,902 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,200 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 51,315 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,814 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 38,091 miles

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front shock absorbers corroding.

front suspension/subframe/arms/anti roll bar corroding.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

rear leaf springs corroding.

slight play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 32,408 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 32,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

chassis legs corroding.

exhaust system corrroding badly.

front cross member corroding badly.

front hubs/subframes/shock absorbers corroding.

front suspension arms corroding.

n/s/f brake disc pitted/corroded/in slight poor condition.

n/s/f flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding close to acceptable limits.

o/s/f flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

oil leak.

rear flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

rear suspension/leaf springs/mounts corroding.

slight play in rear wheel bearings.

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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R446 HDF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R446 HDF, 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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R446 HDF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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