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R345 CNY

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

34,247 mi
Last recorded34,247 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 CNY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 34,247 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis leg and front cross member area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front 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 4 Jul 2025 33,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osf lower chassis leg at front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30 cm of sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 33,018 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding binding on , on roller brake test (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing within 30cm of main engine mount and osf suspension turret under battery , large holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osf lower chassis leg at front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30 cm of sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 30,619 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded To and from steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below battery area, front chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable rusted

Pass 3 Jul 2023 29,765 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded going to and on power steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear brake cable rusted

Fail 26 Jun 2023 29,759 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded going to and on power steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear brake cable rusted

Pass 13 Jun 2022 29,613 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 28,698 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 28,698 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 28,610 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 28,610 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 28,426 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 28,069 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 22,639 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 21,203 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 21,203 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 20,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

all exhaust corroded

front crossmember corroded

o/s and n/s front brake discs pitted

o/s and n/s wipers not cleaning screen 100%

slight corrosion evident to underside of car

Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,373 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 20,373 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,816 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 18,714 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,714 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 17,925 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2007 17,925 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 17,151 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 17,151 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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 CNY is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CNY, 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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R345 CNY is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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