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R970 XPU

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,733 mi
Last recorded163,733 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 XPU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2025 163,733 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake cable insecure zip tied on main anchor plate restricting cable movement (1.1.15 (c))

Front Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s front chassis holed near front subframe and main chassis near centre off vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s front chassis holed around front subframe front inner arch on chassis and front lower inner cill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 162,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearing seizing/noisey (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 156,379 miles

Coolant leak

N/S/R wheel bearing has slight movement

Fail 17 Nov 2021 156,379 miles

Coolant leak

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play X2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

N/S/R wheel bearing has slight movement

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 156,293 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both front jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 154,738 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Mounts Cracking/Perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Chassis Behind Bump Stop Corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Front Leg Corroded And Holed Outside Prescribed Area

Rear Brake Cables Secured By Cable Ties

Rear Bump Stops Deteriorated

Repairs Heavily Undersealed/Painted

Underside/Under Bonnet Corroded Throughout

Fail 25 Sep 2020 154,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Mounts Cracking/Perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Chassis Behind Bump Stop Corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Front Leg Corroded And Holed Outside Prescribed Area

Rear Brake Cables Secured By Cable Ties

Rear Bump Stops Deteriorated

Repairs Heavily Undersealed/Painted

Underside/Under Bonnet Corroded Throughout

Fail 4 Aug 2020 154,722 miles

Brake cable insecure outer cable not anchored (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holes inner arch & strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holes inner wing & arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside front chassis behind jacking point beginning to corrode

Rear bump stop rubbers badly deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2019 152,080 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 152,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 151,167 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules brake pipe to caliper x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting missing

radiator upper mountings slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2018 151,167 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped master cylinder to rear (under bonnet) (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules brake pipe to caliper x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting missing

radiator upper mountings slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2010 144,326 miles

All brake pipes greased, some corrosion present, nothing seen excessive

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Some wear/play in offside steering rack to track rod ball linkage, not excessive

Fail 21 Jan 2010 143,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 129,640 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 123,488 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 123,488 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 123,406 miles

Nearside rear tyre under inflated

Offside front tyre under inflated

Fail 6 Jan 2006 113,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front chassis rusty

rear brake pipes greased

rear shockabsorber dust sheilds corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2006 113,736 miles

front chassis rusty

rear brake pipes greased

rear shockabsorber dust sheilds corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2006 113,736 miles

Chassis rusty and shailing

Main and rear brake pipes greased

Rear shock absorber dust shields corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2006 113,736 miles

Chassis rusty and shailing

Main and rear brake pipes greased

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear shock absorber dust shields corroded

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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R970 XPU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R970 XPU, 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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R970 XPU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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