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R949 HUA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,464 mi
Last recorded99,464 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 HUA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 99,464 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 97,991 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 96,535 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 95,716 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 91,330 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 86,780 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 83,456 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 79,346 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 79,342 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch next to subframe mounting point (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 75,357 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 75,130 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 71,379 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 67,431 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 67,400 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 62,766 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,279 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,907 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,327 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre cracked on outer wall

Fail 18 Apr 2012 52,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre cracked on outer wall

Pass 9 Jun 2011 51,737 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,519 miles

small chip in windscreen within the swept area

Fail 25 May 2010 51,502 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 51,447 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 51,447 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,081 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 50,711 miles

O/S wiper blade deteriorating.N/S rear inner sill bottom corroded.O/S rear tyre worn to limit[uneven wear].

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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R949 HUA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R949 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 R949 HUA registered?

R949 HUA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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