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R473 OEF

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,413 mi
Last recorded62,413 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 OEF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 62,413 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion to body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 62,413 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust hangars missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Both brake pipes and flexi hoses insecure (mounting has corroded off of chassis) (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Strut tower holed within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of sill/cab mounting holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Strut tower holed within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cab mounting/sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion to body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 61,022 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 24 Jul 2024 60,993 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket and mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged at flexi hoses (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel under fuel filter holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength support panel under n/s/f wing holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel and chassis leg under battery holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut support panel holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

both rear helper springs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 58,108 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 55,928 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 55,928 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 54,969 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 52,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper side marker lamp not working

Pass 25 Oct 2019 52,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 51,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis mounting flexi brake hose (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 46,341 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 46,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 45,061 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded but not within shock absorber prescribed area.

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2017 44,291 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Fail 22 May 2017 44,290 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users at front radiator support (6.1.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,562 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 43,561 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,111 miles

Nearside Front step has corrosion

Offside Front corrosion at sill

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 42,111 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped rear of engine (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front step has corrosion

Offside Front corrosion at sill

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 40,253 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 40,253 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front crossmember holed

n/s front outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 38,459 miles

front crossmember holed and corroded

near side outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 36,943 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,880 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 32,995 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,970 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 29,636 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 27,361 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,609 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 25,936 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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R473 OEF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,346 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R473 OEF, 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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R473 OEF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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