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Y981 RCR

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

85,125 mi
Last recorded85,125 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 RCR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 85,125 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 84,955 miles

Body not fully secure both centre sill/sidepanels are not fully secured due to the plywood undersides are rotten and deteriorated (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a small nick in it (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases whole system also very corroded all its lengh (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroded close to front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting tow bar system seems unfit for purpose and would recommend it be removed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 81,741 miles

under side of vehicle been under sealed

Fail 6 Apr 2023 81,741 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s front rubber bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under side of vehicle been under sealed

Pass 14 Oct 2022 80,517 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 80,517 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 79,102 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 79,101 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 77,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 75,619 miles

Both front jacking point areas slightly corroded

Headlamps have beam benders fitted

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 75,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamp kick incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 75,609 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 73,264 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 72,166 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 72,166 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer 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)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 71,347 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 70,060 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 68,307 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 68,301 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,078 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 64,695 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,565 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 62,565 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 61,418 miles

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

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 58,208 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Nov 2008 58,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2007 53,117 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 46,312 miles

earth lead loose on battery post

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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Y981 RCR is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y981 RCR, 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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Y981 RCR is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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