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R653 YRV

1997 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,109 mi
Last recorded73,109 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 YRV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 73,109 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 71,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 71,300 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis outrigger rear of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 71,298 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis outrigger rear leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis outrigger rear of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in middle of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 65,113 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 65,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 61,726 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2021 59,024 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 57,319 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2020 57,318 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2019 56,124 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 54,242 miles

corrosion on n/s and o/s inner sills

Pass 19 Jun 2017 53,680 miles

corrosion on n/s and o/s inner sills at rear

n/s front tyre cracking on outer wall

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 YRV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R653 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 R653 YRV registered?

R653 YRV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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