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R156 TRV

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,071 mi
Last recorded67,071 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 TRV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 67,071 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 64,530 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 63,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 62,045 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 61,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 60,645 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 60,231 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 58,446 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 57,798 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 54,800 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 52,901 miles

horn weak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 50,492 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 50,492 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 49,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,962 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 47,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers smeary

Pass 9 May 2013 47,664 miles

wipers smeary

Pass 11 May 2012 46,204 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,886 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,705 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 43,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 40,943 miles

front tyres perished

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,933 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 33,429 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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R156 TRV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R156 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 R156 TRV registered?

R156 TRV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R156 TRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 TRV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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