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R153 TRV

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

52,106 mi
Last recorded52,106 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 TRV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 52,106 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 52,106 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 51,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 51,110 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near lower front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near lower front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 50,697 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 50,694 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system slight weep (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple points slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 50,322 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 50,322 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 50,042 miles

Central Front radiator top mount rubbers split/deteriorated

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and o/s/f and both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and o/s/r corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 50,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front radiator top mount rubbers split/deteriorated

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and o/s/f and both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and o/s/r corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 49,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/f upper wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and o/s/front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and o/s/rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded in areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 49,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced by jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/f upper wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and o/s/front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and o/s/rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded in areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 49,638 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 49,037 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by earth point leads (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,015 miles

nearside front chassis upper has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2017 47,501 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 46,440 miles

Nearside 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)

fuel pipe corroded front to rear

offside rear tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2015 45,611 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,993 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,115 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 43,629 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 43,629 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 42,826 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 40,151 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,357 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,631 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 29,293 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 29,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 26,923 miles

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

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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R153 TRV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R153 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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R153 TRV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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