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R652 YRV

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,866 mi
Last recorded81,866 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 YRV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 81,866 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 79,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 78,175 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 78,163 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 76,722 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 7,235 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 68,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm also wearing inner edge slightly (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 68,782 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm also wearing inner edge slightly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 67,892 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering colum

Offside Rear bearing slightly noisy operation

Fail 11 Apr 2017 67,892 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers inoperative (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing cap seal missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect incorect beam patern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low beam to low (1.8)

Offside Front slight play in steering colum

Offside Rear bearing slightly noisy operation

Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,778 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 66,778 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 1 Apr 2015 65,632 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,632 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 64,515 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 61,938 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 61,926 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,611 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,663 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,777 miles

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

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush has minor play in

Surface corrosion starting to show on various parts of underside of vehicle

steering column top bearing has slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2008 56,632 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 56,023 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 54,153 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 54,153 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 50,505 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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R652 YRV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R652 YRV, 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 R652 YRV registered?

R652 YRV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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