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R152 TRV

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,833 mi
Last recorded79,833 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 TRV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 79,833 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in door step outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in door step outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 79,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working All NSR lamps affected by brake application (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door step holed and corroded outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door step holed and corroded outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 77,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front door steps corroded at rear of step, outside of prescribed area

Offside Front door steps corroded at rear of step, outside of prescribed area

Fail 4 Jul 2024 77,107 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights flash when indicator switched on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front door steps corroded at rear of step, outside of prescribed area

Offside Front door steps corroded at rear of step, outside of prescribed area

Pass 3 May 2023 72,165 miles

Various areas of slight corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Jun 2022 72,055 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 72,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing x3 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front cross member radiator support

Nearside Front Step corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 71,603 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both main (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 71,603 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both main (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 70,000 miles

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

Front Cross member corroded

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 67,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal across front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 67,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal across front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2017 67,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre cracking

engine sump corroded and leaking

suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2017 67,240 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch in several places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in several places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

engine sump corroded and leaking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2016 66,403 miles

engine sump rusty and leaking

Pass 7 Dec 2015 65,276 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 65,276 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 63,962 miles

all tyres cracking on side walls

n/s/r top marker lamp u/s

Fail 27 Nov 2014 63,957 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all tyres cracking on side walls

n/s/r top marker lamp u/s

Pass 27 Nov 2013 62,215 miles

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 62,213 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 60,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to brake pipes

tyres perished/cracked

various areas of corrosion under motor home

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished cracked

Fail 13 Nov 2012 60,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to brake pipes

tyres perished/cracked

various areas of corrosion under motor home

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished cracked

Pass 23 May 2012 60,307 miles

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

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

all suspension components rusty

all tyres in general side walls have minor splits/perishing

engine sump rusty and blistered

front chassis near front cross member corossion developing, both side sill seams rusting

inner wing / wheel arch have missing sealing grommets

n/s wiper a little smeary

radiator cross member support rusting

Pass 19 May 2011 60,117 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside & offside rear tyres wall starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 May 2010 59,181 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 59,181 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 56,635 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 56,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box badley corroded outer skin gone.

dirt covers on rear shockers rotted away.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,091 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 50,368 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2005 49,050 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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R152 TRV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R152 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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R152 TRV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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