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W997 RYC

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

72,936 mi
Last recorded72,936 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW997 RYC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 72,936 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 72,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 72,886 miles

reverse lamp inop

signs of power steering fluid

Fail 21 Feb 2025 72,824 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively mounting bracket (6.1.6 (a))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 72,310 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively mounting bracket (6.1.6 (a))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 70,714 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively mounting bracket (6.1.6 (a))

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2022 70,700 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively mounting bracket (6.1.6 (a))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 69,418 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively mounting bracket (6.1.6 (a))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 68,808 miles

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

front suspension corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 68,808 miles

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

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

front suspension corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 66,525 miles

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

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

front suspension corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,430 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to flex (3.6.B.2c)

tyres show minor crazing/ age perishing

Fail 5 Apr 2018 63,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure persihed and split to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to flex (3.6.B.2c)

tyres show minor crazing/ age perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2017 61,527 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2016 59,071 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

lower windscreen slight crack

Fail 6 Apr 2016 59,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area, behind plastic splash trim (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

lower windscreen slight crack

Pass 26 Mar 2015 55,809 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,021 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,947 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 46,585 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,688 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front crossmember rad mount corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 36,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 30,880 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,883 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W997 RYC is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 57,673 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 W997 RYC, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W997 RYC is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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