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R277 OEF

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,302 mi
Last recorded72,302 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 OEF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 72,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 69,900 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rusty Exhaust system

Pass 17 Jul 2024 67,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 65,763 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 65,763 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 63,746 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 62,076 miles

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

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 24 Aug 2020 62,002 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier support tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 1 Apr 2019 58,069 miles

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

Offside Front battery support tray corroded

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 58,069 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated broken (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front battery support tray corroded

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,222 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 51,228 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 51,228 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres cracked

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

battery U/S

Pass 5 Dec 2014 51,211 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 50,023 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 50,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,897 miles

battery insecure

off side upper side marker not working

Fail 16 Aug 2012 49,897 miles

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

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

battery insecure

off side upper side marker not working

Pass 3 Aug 2011 49,146 miles

off side rear tyre perished and cracked on side wall 1957015c

Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,570 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,962 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 26,698 miles

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

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

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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R277 OEF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R277 OEF, 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

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What year was R277 OEF registered?

R277 OEF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R277 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R277 OEF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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