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R651 AWT

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,343 mi
Last recorded62,343 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 AWT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 62,343 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 62,326 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 62,326 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 61,085 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 59,333 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 58,134 miles

Rear tyres wearing on the outer edges of the tread

Pass 21 Apr 2021 57,094 miles

Brake pipes corroded in places

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 55,549 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 55,548 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 55,174 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 55,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 53,584 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Fail 17 Jul 2018 53,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe holed. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test fan removed from dash.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear brakes slight binding.

slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 53,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 52,490 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 51,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 50,990 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 50,119 miles

ALL 4 TYRES SIDEWALLS SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,165 miles

EXHUAST RUBBERS STARTING TO PERISH SIDEWALLS OF ALL TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,327 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS STARTING TO PERISH 2nd AXLE NEARSIDE TYRE STARTING TO PERISH ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 23 Mar 2006 47,200 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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R651 AWT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R651 AWT, 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 R651 AWT registered?

R651 AWT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R651 AWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R651 AWT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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