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R169 CHE

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

154,683 mi
Last recorded154,683 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 CHE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 154,683 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 145,301 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 137,933 miles

Beam deflectors fitted to both headlamps

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material below brake master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 137,933 miles

Beam deflectors fitted to both headlamps

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material below brake master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 128,215 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 122,998 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 122,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 118,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 118,662 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 117,494 miles

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

Offside Front corrosion to front cross member and fixings

brake pipes greased/ covered in other material

corrosion various places round front sub frame

Pass 23 Aug 2019 117,077 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 115,590 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 110,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 110,147 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 110,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 109,805 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 109,804 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 94,058 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 94,058 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 93,591 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 93,591 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 87,201 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 87,201 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 81,544 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 81,544 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 77,508 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 73,949 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 72,586 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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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R169 CHE is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R169 CHE, 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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R169 CHE is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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