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R250 DGD

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

68,018 mi
Last recorded68,018 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 DGD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 68,018 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 67,168 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 66,492 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 65,583 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 64,906 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 64,396 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 63,478 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 62,301 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,066 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 59,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 56,265 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 56,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,333 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 54,333 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 53,022 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 49,698 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 39,488 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,431 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 31,128 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 29,056 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,544 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 26,804 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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R250 DGD is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R250 DGD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R250 DGD?

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What year was R250 DGD registered?

R250 DGD is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R250 DGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R250 DGD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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