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R479 NNN

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests39 (22 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate56.4%

Mileage

97,090 mi
Last recorded97,090 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 NNN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

22 pass 17 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 97,090 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 97,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 96,801 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 96,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL / ARCH / JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL / STEP (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER SILL/ STEP AND FRONT CROSS MEMBER

Pass 19 Jun 2024 96,112 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 96,112 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit LEISURE BATTERY HANGING DOWN AND DRAGGING ON THE FLOOR (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure RUBBER MOUNTS BROKEN X3 (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front BOLT ON FRONT CROSSMEMBER RUSTY

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside INNER STEP HAS CORROSION NO HOLES

Pass 25 May 2023 92,763 miles

STEERING OPERATION LIGHT

UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 11 Jun 2022 92,756 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

STEERING FEELS LIGHT AND SLIGHTYLY NOTCHEY WHEN TURNED LOCK TO LOCK

UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION , NO GOLES IN PRESCRIBED AREAS, OFF SIDE UPPER CHASSIS RUSTY BUT NO HOLES AND OLD REPAIRS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 25 May 2022 92,749 miles

Brake performance not tested ENGINE RUNNING HOT (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested ENGINE RUNNING HOT (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure 5 RUBBER MOUNTS NEEDED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UPPER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH X 2 HOLES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL / BOX SECTION AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

STEERING NOTCHEY FROM STEERING WHEEL AND ROAD WHEELS

SURFACE CORROSION ON SUMP

Pass 28 Apr 2021 90,566 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 90,501 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 89,180 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 88,636 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 88,636 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 87,568 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 87,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 83,903 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 81,360 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 81,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

unable to open bonnet

vehicle overheated at end of test

Pass 4 Jul 2015 77,771 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 77,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 75,544 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 75,531 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 72,059 miles

Slave battery under front of vehicle insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,439 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,358 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 65,358 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,392 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 63,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 59,331 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 59,331 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 56,937 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 56,934 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

foot brake warning light on

Pass 19 Jul 2007 54,409 miles

brake warning light comes on

Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,923 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 51,923 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 51,923 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 47,638 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 47,634 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

both rear tyre side walls cracked †slight play in offside track rod

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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R479 NNN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.4%.

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 R479 NNN, 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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R479 NNN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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