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R348 NCH

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

64,398 mi
Last recorded64,398 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 NCH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 64,398 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 63,985 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 63,800 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 63,004 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 62,628 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 61,809 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 61,664 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 61,311 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 60,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 60,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 59,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 58,706 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OIL LEAK

Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,480 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2013 57,386 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 55,899 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 55,225 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,428 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 53,645 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,978 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 49,309 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 47,448 miles

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

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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R348 NCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R348 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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What year was R348 NCH registered?

R348 NCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R348 NCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R348 NCH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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