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R808 GMA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,790 mi
Last recorded127,790 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 GMA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 127,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 25 Jun 2026 127,782 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2025 127,415 miles

corrosion underside

Pass 9 Jul 2024 126,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 126,632 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front jacking point bent /soft /corroded

Offside Front inner sill soft /corroded

Offside Front outer sill soft /corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 126,082 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion underside slight

Pass 19 Aug 2022 125,415 miles

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

undersealed

Fail 19 Aug 2022 125,415 miles

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

undersealed

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 124,596 miles

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

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

undersealed underside

Fail 23 Aug 2021 124,596 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

undersealed underside

Fail 1 Jul 2021 124,585 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength All Nearside sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Heavy Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 123,601 miles

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 22 Mar 2019 123,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2018 122,615 miles

corrosion underside / both inner sills

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2016 121,446 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 120,510 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 119,083 miles

o/s cv gaiter clip deteriated

Pass 15 Oct 2013 117,149 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 117,143 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight damage to windscreen zone A and B

Pass 7 Mar 2013 116,668 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 113,598 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 111,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs scored

Pass 24 Feb 2010 107,793 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 104,621 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 100,180 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 100,180 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 May 2007 97,569 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 89,845 miles

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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R808 GMA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R808 GMA, 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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R808 GMA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R808 GMA shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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