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R345 NCH

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

88,413 mi
Last recorded88,413 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 88,413 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 88,403 miles

Exhaust system insecure x6 rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front chassis leg surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 88,364 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubbers missing x6 (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2024 87,207 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion to o/s/f chassis at inner wing

x4 exhaust hangers need replacing

Pass 30 Oct 2023 84,464 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 84,438 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 84,422 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbrake lever bolts loose (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 81,151 miles

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

exhaust rubbers split and 3 broken but exhaust still supported

front cross member has corrosion

gearbox mount area has corrosion

underside has corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2022 81,145 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking on rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust rubbers split and 3 broken but exhaust still supported

front crossmember has corrosion

gearbox mount area has corrosion

underside has corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2021 78,674 miles

Offside radiator support mount corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2021 78,654 miles

Exhaust system insecure numerous rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper marker lamp us

Offside radiator support mount corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 70,949 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

number plate light very dim

trailer socket damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2019 70,899 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

number plate light very dim

trailer socket damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,902 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 66,867 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 64,656 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 64,105 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 18 Aug 2016 64,105 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear hand brake cable rubbing on tyre

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front brake binding slightley

Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 62,586 miles

corrosion to nearside front inner arch but outside perscribed area

corrosion to nearside front sill but outside perscribed area

Pass 24 Oct 2013 59,375 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 58,275 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 58,263 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,796 miles

n/s outer sill rotted away not within 30cm of anything

rear waste water tank support bar rotted away

Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,205 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,489 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 52,489 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2008 51,177 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 50,997 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 50,993 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hi level brake lamp not working

offside rear tyre slight bulge

Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,792 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 NCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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

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The MOT history for R345 NCH shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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