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R440 TCH

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,671 mi
Last recorded77,671 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 TCH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 77,671 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 77,183 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 72,282 miles

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

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

NSF side step corroded on inside

OSF side step corroded on inside

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 66,629 miles

Offside Front Advise front step corroded on underside

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/70R15 C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/70R15 C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 62,698 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 62,698 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 59,383 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 57,005 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,676 miles

Offside Rear WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

SIGHT DAMAGE TO REAR

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE FRONT

Pass 21 Jul 2017 51,880 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear body member slightly damaged

Offside Rear body member damaged slightly

Fail 21 Jul 2017 51,880 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear body member slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear body member damaged slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2016 50,522 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,573 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,795 miles

Front to Rear Brake Pipe Cleaned And Painted

Fail 28 Aug 2014 46,794 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 45,114 miles

Both Rears And Nearside Front Tyre Cracking

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 45,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both Rears And Nearside Front Tyre Cracking

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position Light Not working

Pass 25 Aug 2012 43,563 miles

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

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2011 42,603 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,045 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 41,929 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,929 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 41,205 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 41,175 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 41,175 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 38,489 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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R440 TCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R440 TCH, 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 R440 TCH registered?

R440 TCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R440 TCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R440 TCH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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