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R921 GAP

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests37 (23 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate62.2%

Mileage

82,887 mi
Last recorded82,887 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR921 GAP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

23 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 82,887 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 82,886 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 81,920 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 81,918 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 81,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 80,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Mcphereson strut top bearing slight play

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 80,546 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2023 80,545 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 80,030 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 80,030 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 78,809 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 78,789 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 78,223 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 76,002 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 72,975 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 72,951 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 5 May 2017 71,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2016 66,241 miles

Front both side inner arch corroded

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Fail 19 May 2016 66,139 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure under of vehicle x2 (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front both side inner arch corroded

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Pass 29 May 2015 65,080 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 65,080 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 62,725 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 15 May 2014 62,719 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 59,813 miles

corrosion to nsf chassis leg

osf chassis leg corroded and holed,not in a prescribed aera or affecting strength

Fail 23 May 2013 59,813 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to nsf chassis leg

engine oil leak

osf chassis leg corroded and holed,not in a prescribed aera or affecting strength

Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,928 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion outside 30cm diameter of nearside seat belt mount

corrosion outside 30cm diameter of offside seatbelt mount

corrosion within 30cm diameter of offside from suspension mount not yet holed

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 8 Jun 2012 57,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from engine area

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion outside 30cm diameter of nearside seat belt mount

corrosion outside 30cm diameter of offside seatbelt mount

corrosion within 30cm diameter of offside from suspension mount not yet holed

Pass 19 May 2011 56,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2010 54,510 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,020 miles

chip in front window

exhaust tailpipe rusty

near side front shock damp

near side rear shock damp

off side front brake pipe rusty

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 12 Jun 2009 48,020 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

chip in front window

exhaust tailpipe rusty

near side front shock damp

near side rear shock damp

off side front brake pipe rusty

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,903 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 45,597 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,547 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 45,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,178 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 37,178 miles

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

union at ps pump cross threaded.

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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R921 GAP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.2%.

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 R921 GAP, 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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R921 GAP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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