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R226 EEU

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,809 mi
Last recorded93,809 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 EEU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 93,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 93,557 miles

radiator crossmember corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 93,232 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 91,407 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 89,268 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 88,092 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 87,289 miles

Steering rack pipes corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2018 84,237 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust blowing

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 83,800 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear marker light not working

radiator support corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 82,906 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,447 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 79,164 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 79,154 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 77,350 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 77,070 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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R226 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R226 EEU, 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 R226 EEU registered?

R226 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R226 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 EEU shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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