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UIL 1292

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

101,300 mi
Last recorded101,300 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIL 1292
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 101,300 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle underbody undersealed front to back

Fail 7 May 2026 101,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe, above front subframe area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 99,648 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 99,150 miles

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

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

nearside front inner wing slightly corroded

radiator crossmember corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2022 99,150 miles

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

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

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

nearside front inner wing slightly corroded

radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 13 May 2021 96,843 miles

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

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

radiator crossmember corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2021 96,836 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 9 May 2019 93,319 miles

Bonnet release lever partially siezed

Engine leaking oil

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 93,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release lever partially siezed

Engine leaking oil

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 91,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and offside (2.6.2)

Radiator support cross member corroded and holed outside specified areas.

Fail 9 May 2018 91,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and offside (2.6.2)

Radiator support cross member corroded and holed outside specified areas.

Pass 2 May 2017 89,135 miles

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

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

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

Radiator support cross member corroded and holed.

Fail 2 May 2017 89,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Radiator support cross member corroded and holed.

Pass 18 May 2016 87,392 miles

Front brake disc inner faces corroding but not severely weakened.

Front cross member corroded and holed.

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 87,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc inner faces corroding but not severely weakened.

Front cross member corroded and holed.

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 85,412 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 May 2015 85,412 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 May 2014 84,534 miles

corrosion on n/s/r sill

Pass 20 May 2013 83,545 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 83,543 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 82,951 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 82,951 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 80,583 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Fail 18 May 2011 80,583 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Pass 4 May 2010 73,570 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 73,570 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 61,964 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 61,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 54,873 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 52,291 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 46,071 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 37,541 miles
Pass 10 May 2005

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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UIL 1292 is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 UIL 1292, 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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UIL 1292 is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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