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R326 BGY

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

41,969 mi
Last recorded41,969 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 BGY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 41,969 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 41,818 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 41,689 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 38,362 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 38,362 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 33,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 195/70r15c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 195/70r15c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 33,627 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative tell tale inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 195/70r15c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 195/70r15c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 28,125 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis / Corroded / Age Related (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coolant leak Coolant Leak lower part of radiator ()

Steel Wheels and Trims Unable to inspection Disc and Pads

Pass 25 Feb 2019 26,819 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 26,783 miles

Coolant leak @ radiator ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 25,720 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 25,698 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 25,698 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross-member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2017 25,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 24,818 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 24,818 miles

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 24,334 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 23,582 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 22,684 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 21,945 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 21,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,242 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 17,837 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 15,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,533 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 15 May 2008 15,301 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 15,301 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2007 13,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 10,234 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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R326 BGY is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 R326 BGY, 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 R326 BGY registered?

R326 BGY is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R326 BGY shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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