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Y897 OTL

2001 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,564 mi
Last recorded90,564 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 OTL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 90,564 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 90,384 miles

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))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 90,233 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 88,874 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 87,666 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2021 87,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 3rd axle (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 3 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front brake discs corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle structure corroded/exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 85,717 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 84,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion battery tray (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 84,666 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch area above outrigger area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering upper sub frame mounting (around brake flexi hoses area x2) (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear of sub frame mounting area (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion battery tray (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 80,185 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Rear both tyres cracking in the sidewalls

Offside Front tyres cracking in the sidewall

Offside Rear both tyres cracking in sidewall

Pass 6 Feb 2015 76,939 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 69,681 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 68,892 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 68,892 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 67,611 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 66,475 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 62,922 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 35,712 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 25,058 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 13,241 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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Y897 OTL is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 Y897 OTL, 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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Y897 OTL is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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