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R117 GCK

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,110 mi
Last recorded44,110 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 GCK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 44,110 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 43,906 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 43,187 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 41,918 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 40,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight mist around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 36,884 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underneath covered in under-seal

Fail 2 Jul 2020 36,869 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger/sill (marked with chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underneath covered in under-seal

Windscreen wiper blade defective All 3 blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 36,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 32,846 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 29,690 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 29,180 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 24,359 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 24,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 19,815 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 19,809 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 18,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 15,614 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 13,811 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 11,277 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 9,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front crossmember badly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2008 9,767 miles

front crossmember badly corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2007 5,495 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 1,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R117 GCK is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R117 GCK, 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 R117 GCK registered?

R117 GCK is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R117 GCK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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