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R2 BMJ

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

29,505 mi
Last recorded29,505 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 BMJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 29,505 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes going to the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central parking brake connecting rod corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisy as well (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake valve unit corroded

Nearside Rear hand brake cable corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jun 2025 29,497 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on front to rear pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes going to the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear axle corroded

Central parking brake connecting rod corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x3 on brake valve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisy as well (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake valve unit corroded

Nearside Rear hand brake cable corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2024 29,092 miles

slight binding of front brakes

slight corrosion around front brake hose mounts

Pass 5 Jul 2023 27,825 miles

slight corrosion around o/s front flexable hose mount

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2022 22,779 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 20,727 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 20,709 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole under side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 20,709 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole under side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2016 19,425 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 16,492 miles

anti roll bar rubbers perished

Fail 12 Mar 2015 16,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

anti roll bar rubbers perished

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 10 Apr 2014 13,985 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 13,732 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front cross member slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 13,420 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 13,072 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 12,291 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 11,611 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 11,611 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 10,957 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 10,305 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 9,214 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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R2 BMJ is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R2 BMJ, 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 R2 BMJ registered?

R2 BMJ is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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