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R951 HUA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,712 mi
Last recorded48,712 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 HUA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 48,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 47,313 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 45,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 43,642 miles

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 41,884 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 41,114 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 39,374 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 37,393 miles

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable pipes on rack (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 36,500 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 35,706 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 35,083 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 35,083 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,782 miles

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

exhaust mounting rubbers split

Pass 21 May 2012 30,510 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 30,510 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 20 May 2011 28,853 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 28,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 28,465 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 28,465 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,482 miles

p a s pipes corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2009 27,482 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

p a s pipes corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2008 26,596 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,596 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,798 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 24,798 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 23,105 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 23,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

surface corrosion to brake pipes †front indicator bulbs colour fading †tyre side walls cracking †both front tyres near wear limit †motorcycle rack fitted rear fog lamp could be obscured when motorcycle(s) on rack †

Pass 8 Jun 2005 21,254 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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R951 HUA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R951 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 R951 HUA registered?

R951 HUA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R951 HUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 HUA shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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