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R996 GGX

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,788 mi
Last recorded109,788 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 GGX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 109,788 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 108,456 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 108,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 108,104 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Radiator lower support cross member corroded as well chassis component is mounted to.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 108,101 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking Somewhere on the engine. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Radiator lower support cross member corroded as well chassis component is mounted to.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 108,067 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 108,064 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspect clutch slipping

Pass 15 Oct 2021 107,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 107,533 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 106,373 miles

Offside Front Lower under sill material'y weak through excessive corrosion

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 106,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outriger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower under sill material'y weak through excessive corrosion

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 99,608 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 96,635 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 94,472 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 94,446 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 92,642 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

front cross member heavily corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 88,329 miles

exhaust system corroded (mount broken on tail pipe)

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 85,783 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 82,504 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 81,092 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 77,155 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 77,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2010 66,850 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 60,779 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 51,149 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 40,516 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2007 40,516 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 37,704 miles

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

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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R996 GGX 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 R996 GGX, 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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R996 GGX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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