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R868 UYA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,962 mi
Last recorded52,962 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 UYA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 52,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner wing,inner arch corroded

Offside Front door step corroded

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 52,940 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of door step underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front seats slight play in runners

Pass 27 Oct 2023 52,587 miles

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

Offside Front door step has some corrosion

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front seats security

repair to nearside front door step

Fail 24 Oct 2023 52,585 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front door step has some corrosion

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front seats security

repair to nearside front door step

Pass 13 Oct 2022 51,915 miles

corrosion to offside floor/ sill

front brake discs corroded

front jacking points weak

Offside Front Inner wing corrosion

repair to nearside floor, not considered structural

Pass 5 Oct 2021 51,044 miles

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

Offside Front inner wing has some corrosion

Offside Front wheel stiff to turn

battery security

both front brake discs corroded edges

both front inner sills have some corrosion

both rear and nearside front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2020 50,279 miles

battery insecure

some corrosion to power steering pipes

Pass 10 Apr 2019 49,240 miles

battery insecure

slight movement nearside front hub

some corrosion to power steering pipes

Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,449 miles

battery loose

slight play in nearside front hub

some corrosion to power steering pipes

Pass 20 Apr 2017 47,926 miles

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

loose battery

Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,014 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 42,968 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 42,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 42,108 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 42,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 41,154 miles

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

power stearing pipes rusty!

Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,590 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 38,590 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,690 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 36,334 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 33,875 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 29,851 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 29,851 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 29,748 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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R868 UYA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R868 UYA, 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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R868 UYA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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