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OIG 8232

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

51,993 mi
Last recorded51,993 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 8232
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 51,993 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 51,934 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.81 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 50,843 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 50,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 47,494 miles

previous welding repairs undersealed

Pass 25 Nov 2022 45,658 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 45,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 43,089 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 41,987 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 39,656 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 39,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working front facing lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 37,013 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view left hand drive windscreen damaged on o/s/f of screen not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2018 37,005 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2017 33,854 miles

Front front wiper blades clear the screen but are a little smeary

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings have slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 32,483 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner drive shaft gaiter clip insecure (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint gaiter slightly split (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle brake pipe corroded slightly in centre by retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 31,857 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 May 2015 31,857 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 30,191 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 30,191 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 25,861 miles

exhaust rubbers split

n/s/f indicator slightly white

Pass 10 May 2012 23,932 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Fail 8 May 2012 23,914 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 20,287 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 20,131 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,733 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 11,361 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 11,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 10,418 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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OIG 8232 is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OIG 8232, 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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OIG 8232 is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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