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R653 OCH

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

115,115 mi
Last recorded115,115 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 OCH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2024 115,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis holed and corroded by front cross member but not within prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH rear (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

surface corrosion noted to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2023 114,579 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch holed and corroded

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

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 113,287 miles

Offside Front Light intensity reduced

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers perishing x6 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed and corroded by radiator support mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dip beam (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

both f inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 109,001 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 109,001 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 107,098 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 107,098 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working when brake light is applied (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear extra light inop

Pass 12 Sep 2019 103,106 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front both inner step sill corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2019 103,106 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front both inner step sill corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 98,190 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 98,190 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 93,984 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 93,984 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front worn on both edges

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak sump pan corroded. ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 90,004 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear- across axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 84,104 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 84,104 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 76,966 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 76,966 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,320 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 70,320 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 64,525 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

radiator support x-member badly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 64,525 miles

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

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

radiator support x-member badly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 63,966 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)

front chassis crossmember rusty

o/s/f chassis rusty

steering pipes rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,250 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 61,073 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 58,699 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 54,957 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 54,957 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside and offside rear lower damper bolts are bent.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 53,198 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 4,938 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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R653 OCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 R653 OCH, 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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R653 OCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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