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M297 EFK

1995 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,277 mi
Last recorded85,277 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM297 EFK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 85,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2025 84,215 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 81,282 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat mounted on swivel

some corrosion to underside

Fail 8 Feb 2024 81,282 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat mounted on swivel

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

some corrosion to underside

Pass 6 Jan 2023 79,593 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 79,218 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 78,461 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 77,193 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 69,635 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 69,080 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 69,079 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 66,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front inner wheel arch showing signs of slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2016 65,373 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 65,373 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres have cuts but not showing cords

corrotion on n/s/f inner sill

o/s marker light not working

Fail 23 Apr 2014 63,940 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

offside side markers not working

Pass 23 Apr 2014 63,940 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

offside side markers not working

Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,743 miles

Oil leak

battery tray corroding

front brake discs corroding

nearside sill/step slightly corroded

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside marker lamp not working

Fail 24 Apr 2013 61,743 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Oil leak

battery tray corroding

clutch noisy

front brake discs corroding

nearside sill/step slightly corroded

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside marker lamp not working

Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,754 miles

front cross-member corroding

nearside front brake disc corroding (inside edge)

nearside sill corroding

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 57,641 miles

rusty rear bumper.

Pass 6 May 2010 55,930 miles

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 5 May 2009 53,505 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 50,024 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 46,639 miles

both lower ball joint gaiters split †undersill starting to rust †oil leak from engine

Fail 8 Mar 2007 46,607 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front top marker light inop †both lower ball joint gaiters split †undersills starting to rust †oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Mar 2006 42,670 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 42,630 miles

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

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

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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M297 EFK is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,584 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 M297 EFK, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M297 EFK is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 February 1995.

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