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R509 GRL

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

138,023 mi
Last recorded138,023 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 GRL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 138,023 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 138,023 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 37,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 37,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 137,734 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 137,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 137,734 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Cab mounting fixings insecure battery mounting carrier corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi to jaking pount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 130,080 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 129,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 129,176 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 129,174 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 129,174 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 129,158 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

corrosion underside but not considered excessive

Pass 7 Sep 2015 126,863 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 126,742 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 124,108 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 124,108 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 121,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 119,405 miles

o/s/r brake binding

pads worn

steering joint rusted

Fail 25 Aug 2009 116,482 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front crossmember rusted

Pass 25 Aug 2009 116,482 miles

front crossmember rusted

Pass 12 Sep 2008 111,307 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 104,763 miles

front x member rusted

steering components rusted

front subframe rusted

Pass 15 Nov 2006 98,218 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 98,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Jan 2006 93,687 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 93,687 miles

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

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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R509 GRL is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 R509 GRL, 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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R509 GRL is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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