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R927 GAP

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,839 mi
Last recorded69,839 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 GAP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 69,839 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch near front shocker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above radiator crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch near front shocker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

general under body corrsion

Pass 28 May 2025 69,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By jacking point,(Chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Radiator support panel corroded and holed,(o/s)

Pass 10 May 2024 69,194 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis end in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 69,189 miles

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail,(In engine bay) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing,(Chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind brake pipes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis end in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 67,709 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 67,704 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing,(Lower corner,chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by subframe mounting,(Chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step,(Chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 67,497 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 67,497 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wing near brake pipe mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing under battery (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 66,826 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 66,821 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch to chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg near engine mount & wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 66,815 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch near brake pipe mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch near brake pipe mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 65,774 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator /sidelamp has water ingress

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 62,986 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 62,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis leg corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective soft/flat

Pass 15 Jun 2017 61,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake slight binding

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to both outer sills and both inner sills corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Fail 15 Jun 2017 61,768 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (7.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake slight binding

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to both outer sills and both inner sills corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Pass 15 Jun 2016 60,651 miles

Nearside Rear Very slight wheel bearing noise

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside and nearside inner and outer sills slight corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2016 60,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch within strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point/Chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Very slight wheel bearing noise

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside and nearside inner and outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,080 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 56,235 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both inner sills corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,235 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 64,742 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,412 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 51,230 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 48,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 48,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,289 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 44,919 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 44,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 42,413 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 38,420 miles

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

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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R927 GAP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R927 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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R927 GAP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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