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R551 SBL

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

40,231 mi
Last recorded40,231 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 SBL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 40,231 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 40,192 miles

Exhaust system insecure some rings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all four have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 39,281 miles

Offside Front door step and jacking point showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front inner wing showing signs of corrosion

Wheel bearing has slight play all have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 39,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front door step and jacking point showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front inner wing showing signs of corrosion

Wheel bearing has slight play all have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 38,118 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play in all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 16 May 2024 38,118 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working x1 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working x1 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play in all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 31 May 2023 37,188 miles

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

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake only just met requirements.

Fail 16 May 2023 37,158 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working both. (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 35,951 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 35,951 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 34,049 miles

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Apr 2021 34,039 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2019 32,092 miles

surface corrosion on brakes

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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R551 SBL is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R551 SBL, 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 R551 SBL registered?

R551 SBL is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R551 SBL shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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