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B25 LJR

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,915 mi
Last recorded58,915 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 LJR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 58,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front radiator support corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 58,488 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 58,468 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 57,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 57,093 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 57,074 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2020 56,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rusty sump with oil leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2019 56,105 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

misting of diesel around fuel pump

Pass 6 Sep 2018 54,462 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,594 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 50,302 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 49,089 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,050 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,392 miles

All tyres perished

Fail 24 Sep 2013 44,392 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2013 43,812 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 13 Apr 2012 40,680 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 26 Apr 2011 37,420 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 37,420 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,372 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2010 32,372 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f roof marker light dim

Fail 28 Aug 2009 31,697 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,697 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,307 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front wipers poor

rear camera screen is stopping the offside front sunvisor returning to upper position but not obstructing drivers view.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,979 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 26,117 miles

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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B25 LJR is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B25 LJR, 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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What year was B25 LJR registered?

B25 LJR is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 July 1997.

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