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R345 BCL

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

56,709 mi
Last recorded56,709 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 BCL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 56,709 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 53,443 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 51,290 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 47,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 46,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 46,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 45,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner 225/70 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 42,975 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 40,577 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 38,665 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 38,665 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,723 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust hanger missing

Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,631 miles

exhaust hangars are deteriated + one is missing

n/s front upper marker lght is not working

Fail 24 Mar 2014 32,619 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust hangars are deteriated + one is missing

n/s front upper marker lght is not working

Pass 4 Mar 2013 30,481 miles

slight dampness in n/s headlight

Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,835 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,017 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f wiper split but still clears the screen

Fail 12 Jan 2011 27,014 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f wiper split but still clears the screen

Pass 9 Feb 2010 25,521 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 22,720 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 20,821 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 17,695 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 16,621 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 16,621 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 14,548 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 14,548 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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R345 BCL is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 R345 BCL, 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 R345 BCL registered?

R345 BCL is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R345 BCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R345 BCL shows 27 tests with a 85.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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