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YIG 2229

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,571 mi
Last recorded57,571 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIG 2229
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 57,571 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber ring mounts perished / cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 57,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis box section corroded / holed underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis corroded / holed within engine bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber ring mounts perished / cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 57,224 miles

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis -above front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front lower steps and offside front outer sill corroded--JUST OUTSIDE prescribed areas

surface corrosion to rear axle

Fail 3 Apr 2023 57,224 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 'front to rear' front section (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure all rubbers split/perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch -behind brake hoses (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point x2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis -above front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front lower steps and offside front outer sill corroded--JUST OUTSIDE prescribed areas

surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 1 Apr 2022 57,184 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All rubber hangers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 57,069 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all hanger rubbers perishing/splitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear spring hanger plates corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2021 57,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel cylinder seized? (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel cylinder seized? (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective all hanger rubbers perishing/splitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear spring hanger plates corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 56,939 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring hanger plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear road wheel rim corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2018 55,703 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 54,645 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2017 54,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking lower brake pipe to upper hose (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 52,738 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sump rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2015 51,798 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 48,068 miles

exhaust mounts gettin poor. but still supported at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2013 45,685 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,275 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 38,254 miles

All four tyre are perished but not down to cords

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2010 38,254 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

All four tyre are perished but not down to cords

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 35,040 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 33,986 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front crossmember and exhaust rusty

indicator bulbs faded slight

Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,986 miles

front crossmember and exhaust rusty

indicator bulbs faded slight

Pass 11 May 2007 32,720 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,532 miles

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

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

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

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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YIG 2229 is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,346 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 YIG 2229, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YIG 2229 is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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