1997 Fiat Ducato 2.5L Diesel · R954 LPN
1997 Fiat Ducato (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 197,511 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2013.
- Make & Model
- FIAT DUCATO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R954 LPN Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/11/2013
- 197,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R954 LPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Fiat Ducato (R954 LPN) between November 2006 and November 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2013 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)”; “Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B”.
R954 LPN Mileage History
- 17/11/2006186,605 mi
- 17/11/2006186,605 mi
- 22/11/2007188,979 mi+2,374 mi
- 02/12/2008190,731 mi+1,752 mi
- 27/11/2009191,358 mi+627 mi
- 01/12/2010193,381 mi+2,023 mi
- 29/11/2011194,900 mi+1,519 mi
- 14/11/2012196,229 mi+1,329 mi
- 18/11/2013197,511 mi+1,282 mi
Average of roughly 1,557 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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