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R297 BAY

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,067 mi
Last recorded87,067 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 BAY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 87,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 87,066 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 83,139 miles

Nearside Rear 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 80,309 miles

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2024 80,306 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2023 72,275 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 65,044 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 63,938 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 63,937 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 62,106 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 62,106 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,015 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 59,057 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,122 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 50,636 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 49,406 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 48,896 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 48,026 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 47,155 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,602 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,369 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,708 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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R297 BAY is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R297 BAY, 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 R297 BAY registered?

R297 BAY is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R297 BAY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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