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R552 NSL

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,292 mi
Last recorded74,292 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 NSL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 74,292 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 74,276 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 74,255 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 74,247 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 74,241 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 73,809 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 73,802 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rear walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 73,802 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rear walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 73,800 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chassis rusting

Offside Front chassis rusting/holed/poor

Fail 24 Oct 2018 73,800 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chassis rusting

Offside Front chassis rusting/holed/poor

Pass 18 Oct 2017 73,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 72,890 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play and rears both sides (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 72,756 miles

Front chassis X member rusting/poor

Front wheel bearing has slight play and rears both sides (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn

Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,113 miles

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

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

front chassis X member rusting

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 30 Oct 2013 70,459 miles

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

front X member/battery support rusting/holed

Pass 10 Nov 2012 68,635 miles

front X member rusting/holed/poor

Pass 8 Nov 2011 67,050 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,997 miles

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

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

offside front chassis X member rusting

offside mirror cover loose

rear bumper/lighting panel loose

Pass 31 Oct 2009 63,494 miles

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

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

front X member rusting

washers poor

Fail 5 Nov 2008 60,551 miles

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

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

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

washers poor

Pass 5 Nov 2008 60,551 miles

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

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

washers poor

Pass 19 Sep 2007 58,187 miles

Oil leak

steering noise

Pass 16 Sep 2006 54,412 miles

Oil leak

steering rack noise

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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R552 NSL is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 R552 NSL, 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 R552 NSL registered?

R552 NSL is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R552 NSL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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