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R662 OCH

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

28,996 mi
Last recorded28,996 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 OCH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 28,996 miles

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

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

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

Offside hand brake cable outer cover in poor condition

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 22 May 2026 28,996 miles

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

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

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

Offside hand brake cable outer cover in poor condition

power steering pipes corroded

Offside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 28,459 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play All wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 28,456 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play All wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 28,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 28,145 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 26,898 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable outer cover in poor condition (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 26,741 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2022 26,741 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 26,689 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 26,689 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 26,610 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

engine oil very low

exhaust system deteriorated

front support bracket corroded

suspect porous sump

Pass 8 May 2018 26,034 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 25,697 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished - 205/70/15/C

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,496 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 24,496 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,112 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 23,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake cables corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Mar 2013 22,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery tray corroded

engine oil low

Pass 9 Mar 2013 22,636 miles

battery tray corroded

engine oil low

Pass 16 Mar 2012 21,651 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,852 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 20,852 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 20,441 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,721 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 19,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,221 miles

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

front no.plate deteriorating

Fail 21 Feb 2008 19,205 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

front no.plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2006 15,846 miles

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

n/s/f top lamp inop.

Fail 27 Jun 2006 15,832 miles

Centre Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f top light inop.

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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R662 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 R662 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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What year was R662 OCH registered?

R662 OCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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