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R946 HUA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,040 mi
Last recorded53,040 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 HUA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 53,040 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 53,040 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 51,594 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 51,202 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 50,062 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 48,821 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Side markers not working.

Pass 7 Sep 2020 47,704 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 47,682 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 46,867 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 45,485 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,881 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,507 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 39,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 38,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2013 37,342 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 36,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 36,448 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,235 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 33,342 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,962 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,070 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 27,583 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,655 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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R946 HUA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R946 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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What year was R946 HUA registered?

R946 HUA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 November 1997.

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