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R914 YAU

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,720 mi
Last recorded144,720 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 YAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 144,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general underside of vehicle has had various welding repairs and covered in underseal

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm bushes cracked/deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2025 140,217 miles

o/s inner sill corroded (not considered excessive)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg/inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg/inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion to chassis o/s/f engine mounting area (not considered excessive)

general underside of vehicle has had various welding repairs and covered in underseal

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 6 Mar 2025 140,205 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg/inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg/inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion to chassis o/s/f engine mounting area (not considered excessive)

general underside of vehicle has had various welding repairs and covered in underseal

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm bushes perished

o/s inner sill corroded (not considered excessive)

Pass 26 Apr 2024 138,936 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

general underside of vehicle has had welding repairs and covered in underseal

n/s sliding door corroded along bottom (not considered excessive)

n/s/f and o/s/f anti-roll bar bushes cracked/perished

Fail 22 Apr 2024 138,924 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

general underside of vehicle has had welding repairs and covered in underseal

n/s sliding door corroded along bottom (not considered excessive)

n/s/f and o/s/f anti-roll bar bushes cracked/perished

Fail 19 Mar 2024 138,902 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake performance unable to be tested Due To Overheating (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due To Vehicle Over Heating (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear Cross Member Yellow Marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired arch Yellow Chalk Marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill Yellow Chalk Marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill Yellow Marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Arch Yellow Chalk Marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Yellow Chalk Marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner Sill Yellow Chalk Marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill Yellow Chalk Marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Heavily Undersealed Front To Rear

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

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

Rear Tow Bar Bolt Missing Yellow Chalk Marked

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

Trailer Electric Socket Not Tested (13 pin)

Pass 4 Apr 2023 138,064 miles

Front 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))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 136,250 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 134,730 miles

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

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

Underside Heavily Undersealed Making It Difficult To Carry Out A Full Inspection

Fail 23 Mar 2021 134,721 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre Chassis Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Brake Light (4.10 (c) (i))

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

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

Underside Heavily Undersealed Making It Difficult To Carry Out A Full Inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2019 132,714 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 132,713 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of subframe near jacking point (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of subframe near jacking point (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch near inspection bung (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 131,850 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 131,849 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger/jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch (2 pieces) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Hose/caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Beambenders fitted to headlights

Body has slight corrosion around load valve bracket (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis end (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step (underneath) just outside prescribed area of seatbelt mount/handbrake mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 131,841 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded JACKIN POINT/INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired INNER SILL COVERED WITH FILLER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL/STEP (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CORRODED BUT COVERED BY ARCH LINER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CORRODED BUT COVERED BY ARCH LINER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 131,513 miles

underbody welded under sealed

Pass 25 Mar 2016 125,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside sill welded undersealed

Fail 27 Feb 2016 125,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch badly corrded (5.2.6)

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

Offside outer sill badly corroded not within prescribed area

general corrosion to chassis, sills and cross members

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 123,351 miles

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded but not excessive

Fail 26 Mar 2015 123,351 miles

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

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded but not excessive

Pass 8 Aug 2013 121,459 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 121,345 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 117,753 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 109,689 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 109,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 101,226 miles

CRACKS IN SIDE WALL N/S FRONT TYRE

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

may have oil leak on steering rack

Fail 18 Aug 2009 89,490 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 89,490 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 87,745 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 85,632 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 85,632 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 84,326 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 84,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 69,860 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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R914 YAU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R914 YAU, 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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R914 YAU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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