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Y978 DRA

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,090 mi
Last recorded40,090 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 DRA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 40,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 40,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 40,062 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Apr 2024 39,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 39,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 39,898 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 39,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 39,637 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 39,479 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 39,479 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 39,359 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 38,664 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 38,664 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with hazards or indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp hazard (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 38,012 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 38,012 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side & hazard (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 36,635 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 36,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 35,403 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 34,376 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 34,376 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 32,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 30,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all exhaust rubbers cracked

rear brakes noisey

Fail 22 Oct 2012 30,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all exhaust rubbers cracked

rear brakes noisey

Pass 26 Oct 2011 28,460 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,152 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 25,173 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 21,543 miles

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

off side front and both rear tyres starting to perish

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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Y978 DRA is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y978 DRA, 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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What year was Y978 DRA registered?

Y978 DRA is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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