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R482 NNN

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,106 mi
Last recorded65,106 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 NNN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 65,106 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 65,102 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting nearside step box (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 60,937 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 54,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 54,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 54,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 52,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 May 2022 52,148 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Front chassis corroded at cross member

Pass 11 Jun 2021 46,300 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 46,269 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area, chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 45,731 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 45,731 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 45,443 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 45,434 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 45,272 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,492 miles

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

Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 44,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 43,764 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,394 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 41,394 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,868 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2013

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,727 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,050 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,982 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 32,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,326 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,841 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 27,051 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 24,764 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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R482 NNN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R482 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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R482 NNN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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