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R944 HUA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

48,980 mi
Last recorded48,980 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 HUA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 48,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion on exhaust system

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 3 Sep 2024 48,831 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside and offside inner steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside front out rigger /jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panels behind nearside and offside front wheels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion on exhaust system

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2023 45,316 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 44,738 miles

Alternator belt cracking

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

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Passenger seat missing

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 44,735 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Alternator belt cracking

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

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Passenger seat missing

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 43,788 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery tray corroded

slight corrosion on panels behind nearside and offside front wheels

Pass 23 Jun 2020 42,515 miles

INNER SILLS CORRODING SURFACE CORROSION UNDERSIDE

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 42,515 miles

INNER SILLS CORRODING SURFACE CORROSION UNDERSIDE

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 42,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch, sub-frame and spring mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded and holed. Outside of a prescribed area

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch, sub-frame and spring mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front chassis leg corroded and holed, outside of a prescribed area, engine bay

Fail 30 Apr 2018 42,496 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch, sub-frame and spring mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded and holed. Outside of a prescribed area

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch, sub-frame and spring mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front chassis leg corroded and holed, outside of a prescribed area, engine bay

Pass 20 May 2016 41,158 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,949 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 40,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 39,650 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 39,650 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 38,861 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 38,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 37,784 miles

sump has some corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2011 37,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

sump has some corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2010 37,779 miles

NSR TYRE CRACKED

Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,452 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 37,443 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,906 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 35,628 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 33,156 miles

n/s/f tyre badly perished

o/s/f tyre at minimum tread depth of 1.6mm

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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R944 HUA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R944 HUA, 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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R944 HUA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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