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R560 NSL

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

70,629 mi
Last recorded70,629 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR560 NSL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 70,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both Rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 70,622 miles

Exhaust system insecure 3 hangers snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both Rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded in exposed parts

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 29 May 2024 70,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 205/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both Rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Underside of vehicle showing a degree of corrosion in exposed parts

Fail 29 May 2024 70,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 205/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both Rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Underside of vehicle showing a degree of corrosion in exposed parts

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 68,521 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2022 68,501 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Steering rack casing fractured (2.1.2 (d) (i))

All four road wheels heavily corroded

Both rear reg plate bulbs dim

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front having surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured in several places (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair All round reading low (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 67,816 miles

Both rear number plate lamps very dim

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 67,813 miles

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

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

Both rear number plate lamps very dim

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near radiator support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside rear upper side light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area close to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear number plate lights very dim

Fail 15 Jul 2020 67,077 miles

Exhaust system insecure some rubbers missing and hanger snapped off body (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative Fog lamp tell tail light not working (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area close to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear number plate lights very dim

Pass 17 Jul 2018 66,053 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 66,053 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 61,975 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 61,976 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 61,146 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 61,146 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,486 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2014 55,633 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside

Pass 5 Feb 2013 53,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 53,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 49,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 49,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 45,135 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 38,758 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 38,118 miles

Both brake pipes to offside front caliper showing signs of corrosion

Front to rear brakepipe showing signs of corrosion

Slight play in both front wheels but not excessive

front discs are in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2007 36,822 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2006 34,575 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 34,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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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R560 NSL is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 R560 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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R560 NSL is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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