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R466 LNU

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

30,987 mi
Last recorded30,987 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 LNU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 30,987 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 30,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 29,670 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2022 29,460 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2021 29,182 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2020 26,993 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 26,035 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 25,045 miles

Central Front exhaust mount is broken

Pass 10 Nov 2016 24,016 miles

centre exhaust rubber mount broken

rear additional lighting bar not connected

Pass 12 Nov 2015 22,928 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 21,667 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 20,547 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 20,547 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 20,028 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 19,984 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2011 18,876 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

a very slight sound from rear wheels on rotation NOT typical of bearing, all appears fine

Pass 9 Sep 2010 17,295 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust mounts slightly detriorated centre

Pass 26 Aug 2009 16,167 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 16,167 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 15,267 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 15,267 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,289 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 114,289 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 114,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front exhaust mountings perrished

Pass 24 Aug 2006 12,536 miles

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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R466 LNU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R466 LNU, 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 R466 LNU registered?

R466 LNU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R466 LNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R466 LNU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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