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R949 YOR

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,167 mi
Last recorded121,167 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 121,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 121,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 120,698 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2024 119,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all of front chassis corroded but not excessive

Pass 19 Apr 2023 118,050 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 116,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 113,056 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 113,043 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 109,340 miles

front discs and pads worn

Fail 10 Mar 2020 109,336 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front upper strutt mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front discs and pads worn

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2019 100,051 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 95,116 miles

1. N/S/F plus O/S/F pad sensor wire broken 2. Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 95,066 miles

Fuel hose leaking Slight fuel leak from injector leak off hose (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

1. N/S/F plus O/S/F pad sensor wire broken 2. Oil leak. 3. One exhaust mounting ring broken others weak/perished. 4. Exhaust silencer outer covering rotten 5.O/S/R mud flap insecure 6.N/S handbrake cable starting to split 7.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,045 miles

Central Exhaust mounting rubber missing .

Offside Front Upper marker lamp not working .

Offside Rear side light not working .[one of two ]

Fail 3 Mar 2017 90,044 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting rubber missing .

Offside Front Upper marker lamp not working .

Offside Rear side light not working .[one of two ]

Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,646 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 76,417 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 76,125 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,008 miles

offside rear tyre bald on shoulders

Pass 9 May 2012 73,375 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished slightly

Pass 12 May 2011 68,520 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 67,461 miles

Oil leak

o/s & n/side front tyres sidewalls spliting

Pass 30 Apr 2009 66,505 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 64,918 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 60,673 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 56,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres have perishing on sidewalls

Fail 11 Apr 2006 56,810 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres have perishing on sidewalls

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 YOR is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YOR, 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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R949 YOR is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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