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R677 UCH

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

90,597 mi
Last recorded90,597 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 UCH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 90,597 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 90,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 89,733 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s +n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 89,733 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s +n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 89,155 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ajacent to engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 89,149 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Braking system leaking load valve (1.1.3 (d))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 88,640 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 88,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 88,532 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 88,472 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded. but outside prescribed area

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

engine mounting area corroded slightly

Fail 17 Sep 2019 88,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded. but outside prescribed area

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

engine mounting area corroded slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2018 87,697 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 87,697 miles

Service brake excessively binding both front and nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 86,019 miles

offside front chassis corroded at front

radiator cross member corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 84,800 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 84,788 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both inner lower sills corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 82,587 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,646 miles

Oil leak

Oil sump corroded

Slight corrosion to body mounts o/s

Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,198 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 77,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 75,240 miles

advise sump pan corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2012 75,231 miles

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

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

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

advise sump pan corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 71,815 miles

O/S body mountings slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 67,690 miles

O/S Body mountings slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 62,487 miles

Front No. plate slightly deteriorated

O/S Body mountings slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2008 59,450 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 59,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 56,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 53,766 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 53,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R677 UCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc 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 R677 UCH, 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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R677 UCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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