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Y896 RSS

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

34,808 mi
Last recorded34,808 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 RSS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 34,808 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 34,805 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 33,447 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 33,445 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 33,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin on both silencers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 33,323 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 33,094 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 32,906 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 32,644 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hangers heavily corroded rubbers also splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2021 32,647 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective hangers heavily corroded rubbers also splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 31,722 miles

both exhaust silencers have split and corroded outer skin not leaking

Fail 3 Apr 2019 31,716 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis to front sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both exhaust silencers have split and corroded outer skin not leaking

Pass 4 Apr 2018 31,011 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2018 31,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust poor condition

Pass 2 May 2017 30,360 miles

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

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

exhaust poor condition

front discs poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2016 29,934 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Fail 6 Apr 2016 29,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 29,050 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 28,231 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 27,241 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 27,240 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 26,401 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 26,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,839 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 23,517 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 23,517 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,421 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 22,421 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 19,318 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 14,479 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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Y896 RSS is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 51,666 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 Y896 RSS, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y896 RSS is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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