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R856 PRA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,154 mi
Last recorded76,154 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 PRA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 76,154 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 69,899 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 69,898 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 61,301 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 61,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 54,676 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 48,796 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all mountings perished but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 48,626 miles

ALL EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS PERISHING.

Front BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 48,233 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 47,909 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 47,905 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported ALL RUBBERS (7.1.1)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush BOTH SIDES (2.7.4)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH BETWEEN TREAD (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 47,193 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 45,967 miles

all four wheel bearings have slight play

centre exaust box rusty

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 45,967 miles

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

all four wheel bearings have slight play

centre exaust box rusty

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 44,142 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 42,534 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 42,335 miles

All exhaust rubbers deteriated

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 41,774 miles

All exhaust rubbers slightly deteriated

Both front wheelbearings have slight play

Front wipers smearing

Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,554 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,337 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 38,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,225 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R856 PRA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc 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 R856 PRA, 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 R856 PRA registered?

R856 PRA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R856 PRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 PRA 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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