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R591 JHR

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,230 mi
Last recorded56,230 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 JHR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 56,230 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 55,680 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 55,656 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 55,330 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 54,938 miles

Nearside Front shocker damp

Nearside Rear shocker damp

Fail 31 Mar 2022 54,938 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front shocker damp

Nearside Rear shocker damp

Pass 1 Apr 2021 54,325 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

advise corrosion to nearside chassis rail to cross member

o/s/f shocker bump stop adrift

Pass 3 Jul 2019 52,372 miles

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

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

advise corrosion to nearside chassis rail to cross member

Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,843 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 50,575 miles

advise corrosion to the nearside front chassis rail

Pass 27 Jun 2016 49,832 miles

advise front brake discs pitted

advise near side front shocker has misting of oil

Pass 23 Jun 2015 48,667 miles

advise corrosion to nearside front inner chassis rail

advise front brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,870 miles

advise offside front tyre 2mm

Pass 1 May 2013 45,814 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 45,060 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front cross member corroded

n/s/r marker light damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,556 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front cross member corroded

n/s/r upper marker light missing

Pass 26 Apr 2010 43,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r marker light damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2009 41,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

n/s/r marker light missing

Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,579 miles

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

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

n/s/r marker light missing

Pass 12 Apr 2008 38,792 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front cross member corroded

front plate slightly faded

n/s/r marker light damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2008 38,792 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front cross member corroded

front plate slightly faded

n/s/r marker light damaged

wipers and washers need attention

Pass 12 Apr 2007 36,462 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre is cracking on side wall BORDERLINE

Pass 10 Apr 2006 32,467 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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R591 JHR is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R591 JHR, 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 R591 JHR registered?

R591 JHR is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R591 JHR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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