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R133 GCK

1997 Fiat Ducato

Brown Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

43,702 mi
Last recorded43,702 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 GCK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 43,702 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2026 43,695 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose damaged and likely to fail as marked (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 43,161 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 42,393 miles

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

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 41,841 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 40,931 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 40,644 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 40,118 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 38,954 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 38,889 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 38,036 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2017 37,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 37,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front brake pad sensor wires broken

front tyres cracked

Fail 25 Mar 2015 36,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front brake pad sensor wires broken

front tyres cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,239 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 35,515 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,260 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,889 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 33,826 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 32,330 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,330 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 31,714 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 31,714 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,167 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 27,861 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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R133 GCK is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Brown with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R133 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 R133 GCK registered?

R133 GCK is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R133 GCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R133 GCK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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