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R52 XPV

1997 Fiat Ducato

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

107,685 mi
Last recorded107,685 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 XPV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2026 107,685 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2025 107,526 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 107,186 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 105,916 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 105,902 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 104,184 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 104,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Suspension leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Front Suspension component mounting repaird covered in underseal

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Cross member (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 102,417 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 102,096 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 102,096 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 100,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 99,495 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

both front steps corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 97,427 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

both front steps corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 94,423 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 93,484 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 91,060 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 90,049 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 88,169 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 88,160 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded on braking surface

front brake pads appear low

Pass 16 Jun 2010 85,631 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 83,801 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 80,742 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 80,707 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 78,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 74,305 miles

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

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

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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R52 XPV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R52 XPV, 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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R52 XPV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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