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R536 CHT

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

91,797 mi
Last recorded91,797 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 91,797 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded not within 30cm of spring mounts

Fail 13 Apr 2026 91,797 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner sill corroded not within 30cm of spring mounts

Pass 25 Apr 2025 90,322 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded but not within 30 cm of rear spring

Pass 15 Aug 2024 89,553 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 89,553 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 87,650 miles

Nearside floor small hole

Offside outer sill small hole

underside including brake pipes heavely undersealed

Pass 11 Aug 2022 86,520 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 84,877 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 84,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 84,649 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 84,640 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 82,207 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 82,207 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 78,084 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 76,247 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 73,999 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion adjacent to support member (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 18 May 2015 71,824 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 68,665 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 68,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,983 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 66,983 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 66,936 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 64,993 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 64,993 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 64,792 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 64,137 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 64,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 63,949 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 62,923 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 61,522 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 61,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R536 CHT 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 67.7%.

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 R536 CHT, 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 R536 CHT registered?

R536 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R536 CHT shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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