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R181 TEF

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,427 mi
Last recorded97,427 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 TEF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 97,427 miles

Emissions plate limit number removed

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

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

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

Offside Front Sill/step area holed but not perscribed

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 94,575 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Step corroded

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 94,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened wheel arch area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Step corroded

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 92,274 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

repair at offside front inner wing

Fail 3 Jul 2023 92,131 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills at rear of door steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

offside park brake lower effort

offside rear footbrake lower effort

repair offside inner wing poor

Pass 1 Jul 2022 89,771 miles

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

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

park brake travel

Pass 21 Jun 2021 87,891 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 86,989 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened inner wings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 69,730 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front inner wings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

park brake reserve travel

Pass 22 Jun 2018 81,763 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Jun 2017 78,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts pull to left (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,796 miles

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 73,836 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,269 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front inner wheel arch corroded/ holed close to suspension perscribed area

offside front outer c.v gaitor deteriorating/ seeping grease

Pass 15 Jun 2013 65,156 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

offside front chassis leg corroding and holed but not within prescribed area

Fail 8 Jun 2013 65,131 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and perishing

offside front chassis leg corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 9 Jun 2012 6,278 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,786 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 48,779 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Cosmetic cracking to offside front tyre outer side wall.

Pass 11 May 2009 46,862 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 46,845 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 46,580 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear handbrake reading low

Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,498 miles

Corrosion noted to front crossmember under radiator

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 41,147 miles

Offside Rear 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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R181 TEF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R181 TEF, 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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R181 TEF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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