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R557 EOJ

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,598 mi
Last recorded69,598 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 EOJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 69,598 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 69,597 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 68,770 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 68,770 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 67,080 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 67,080 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 65,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 64,058 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 64,058 miles

Fuel system component leaking front of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 62,931 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 62,189 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 61,744 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,032 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 60,372 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,781 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,930 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 55,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 54,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 51,638 miles

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

Front cross member corroded.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2008 50,284 miles

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

Front cross member corroded.

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 47,864 miles

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

Front cross member corroded.

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 47,863 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front cross member corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 44,215 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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R557 EOJ is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R557 EOJ, 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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R557 EOJ is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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