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R489 WRN

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

71,363 mi
Last recorded71,363 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 WRN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 71,363 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 70,475 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 69,822 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 69,143 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 67,780 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 66,503 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 66,097 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2019 65,464 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 65,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working x2 (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 65,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 65,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,532 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 64,532 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 64,532 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 64,532 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,907 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,686 miles

n/s/f slight corrosion on inner wheelarch o/s/f slight corrosion on inner wheelarch

Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,953 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

osr tyre perished

Fail 8 Apr 2013 59,953 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

osr tyre perished

Pass 12 Apr 2012 57,855 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

Pass 5 May 2011 55,684 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 55,660 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake discs corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2010 55,011 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 53,571 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 53,571 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 48,755 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 48,755 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,754 miles

front windscreen washers weak.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 37,766 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 36,328 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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R489 WRN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 R489 WRN, 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 R489 WRN registered?

R489 WRN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R489 WRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 WRN shows 32 tests with a 71.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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