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R132 GCK

1997 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,524 mi
Last recorded63,524 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 GCK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 63,524 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 63,490 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 63,480 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 62,324 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 62,307 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 62,157 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 62,198 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front crossmember corroded and holed

Offside Front Inner wheel arch area corroded

Offside Front chassis leg corroded (under bonnet)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 61,051 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front cross member corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

One of two side lights inoperative on nearside rear

Pass 7 Aug 2018 60,659 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front cross member corroded

Front inner brake pads look low suggest further investigation

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside front step area is corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 60,393 miles

Both front inner brake pads look low but can't fully check, suggest further investigation

Exhaust corroded

Front cross member corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,248 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system corroded

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 58,266 miles

Slight corrosion on Offside front chassis leg

Pass 1 Jul 2014 55,263 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre and rear exhaust rusty

front chassis rusty

wipers have slight smearing

Pass 27 Jun 2013 54,425 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 54,424 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,257 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 52,057 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 51,377 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 50,568 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 49,113 miles

Nearside Front 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)

front pad wires brocken

n/s/r body trim damaged

rear bumper bar looes

Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,583 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 45,200 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 45,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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R132 GCK is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 2,500cc 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 R132 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 R132 GCK registered?

R132 GCK is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R132 GCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R132 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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