1997 Fiat Ducato 2.5L Diesel · R556 AMA
1997 Fiat Ducato (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 74,576 miles. MOT valid until 19/05/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT DUCATO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2500cc
R556 AMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 74,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R556 AMA Mileage History
- 06/04/202371,538 mi
- 21/03/202472,916 mi+1,378 mi
- 03/04/202472,924 mi+8 mi
- 03/04/202574,561 mi+1,637 mi
- 21/05/202674,576 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 972 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R556 AMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Fiat Ducato (R556 AMA) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.”.
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