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R43 NOU

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

139,149 mi
Last recorded139,149 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 NOU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2025 139,149 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 138,397 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 138,400 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 136,584 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 136,584 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 136,299 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 135,089 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 31,045 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 126,384 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 115,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2017 98,571 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 93,976 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 93,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 93,958 miles

o/s/rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 10 Jul 2012 88,550 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2011 87,450 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2011 87,450 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 84,592 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 75,855 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 75,855 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 64,667 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 64,004 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 52,271 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2007 52,271 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 50,377 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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R43 NOU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R43 NOU, 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 R43 NOU registered?

R43 NOU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R43 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R43 NOU shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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