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R561 AMA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,101 mi
Last recorded88,101 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 AMA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 88,101 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 88,094 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Step/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Step/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 86,380 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 85,599 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 84,064 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 82,866 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 82,187 miles

sump corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2020 81,033 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 80,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 80,084 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 79,421 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 78,401 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 75,578 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 72,703 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 70,179 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 69,713 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 69,713 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,753 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 67,753 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 63,236 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 57,633 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 50,101 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R561 AMA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R561 AMA, 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 R561 AMA registered?

R561 AMA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R561 AMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R561 AMA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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