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R243 PNN

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,926 mi
Last recorded75,926 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 PNN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 75,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front crossmember under radiator corroded and holed

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack advise replacment (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected not working (4.6.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 75,925 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust system insecure all mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly lever seized (1.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front crossmember under radiator corroded and holed

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack advise replacment (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected not working (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 75,900 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 75,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 75,798 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 76,798 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 75,641 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 75,629 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe at rack insecure (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 75,296 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear wheel bearing/half shaft slight play

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 75,296 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear wheel bearing/half shaft slight play

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 73,993 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 73,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail to inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure all mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 73,697 miles

All exhaust rubbers perishing

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 72,525 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 72,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure all mountings very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 70,517 miles

movement in both front wheel bearings

o/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 63,314 miles

slight play to ns & os lower ball joints

Fail 8 Oct 2016 63,314 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heavy engine oil leaks

slight play to ns & os lower ball joints

Pass 13 Oct 2015 59,719 miles

exhaust rubbers perishing

front underbody / chassis corrosion

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2014 58,447 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2014 58,432 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,192 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

headlight patterns poor

movement in both front wheel bearings

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2013 57,191 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

headlight patterns poor

movement in both front wheel bearings

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 55,680 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 54,476 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 52,803 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,467 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 49,359 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside front roof marker light not working

Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,918 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

sump slightly rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2006 46,621 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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R243 PNN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R243 PNN, 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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R243 PNN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R243 PNN shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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