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R132 TRV

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

41,152 mi
Last recorded41,152 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 TRV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 41,152 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 39,817 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play all four wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 39,817 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all four wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 39,061 miles

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

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 21 Sep 2022 38,912 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 38,900 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 38,814 miles

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

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 10 Sep 2020 38,628 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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 12 Sep 2019 38,521 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

all 4 wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 12 Sep 2019 38,521 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

all 4 exhaust mounts deteriorated

all 4 wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 18 Sep 2018 38,393 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2017 38,129 miles

exhaust center section hanger rubbers deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2016 37,704 miles

sump corroded/leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2015 37,489 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 37,248 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 36,319 miles

play in both front hubs.

run out from front brakes.

wire disconnected from fuel pump.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 36,319 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in both front hubs.

run out from front brakes.

wire disconnected from fuel pump.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 35,568 miles

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

engine sump is corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s head light focus is poor

Fail 2 Aug 2012 35,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine sump is corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s head light focus is poor

Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,476 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 35,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,941 miles

exhaust mountings splitting

neariside front indicator pale

Pass 23 Jul 2009 33,225 miles

Oil leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubber mountings splitting

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jul 2009 33,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mountings splitting

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,422 miles

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

engine sump corroded

exhaust rubber mounting splitting ( nearly broken )

offside headlamp focus poor

Pass 13 Jul 2007 29,110 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 27,544 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 TRV 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 74.1%.

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 TRV, 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 TRV registered?

R132 TRV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R132 TRV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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