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D5 RGG

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,064 mi
Last recorded67,064 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 RGG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 67,064 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 65,817 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 64,682 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 64,673 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system both to flexis (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2023 63,390 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 62,416 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 61,687 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 60,699 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 58,913 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 57,069 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 55,550 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 52,066 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,053 miles

both front and nearside rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,399 miles

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

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

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

sump leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2012 46,877 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 44,781 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 41,396 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 41,392 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,756 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 40,756 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,282 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 36,282 miles

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 34,119 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 34,119 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 28,272 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 23,709 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 23,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Upper Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both fronts and off side rear tyres are perished on the sidewalls

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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D5 RGG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D5 RGG, 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 D5 RGG registered?

D5 RGG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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