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R678 UCH

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

74,186 mi
Last recorded74,186 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 UCH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 74,186 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 74,037 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 74,027 miles

Rear Brake cable insecure broken (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 73,842 miles

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all over heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Aug 2022 72,682 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 71,448 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 71,431 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 70,475 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 66,947 miles

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

vehicle has a slight oil leak

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 1 Aug 2019 66,947 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle has a slight oil leak

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 26 Jul 2018 65,093 miles

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

vehicle has a slight oil leak

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Pass 16 Aug 2017 61,271 miles

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

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

vehicle has a slight oil

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,681 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 55,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill and jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill . and jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 50,963 miles

Oil leaking @ engine

Pass 25 Jul 2014 45,652 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2014 45,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 42,966 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 41,161 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 41,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 40,066 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,080 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 38,727 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,906 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 37,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 37,437 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 37,437 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 33,491 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 30,631 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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R678 UCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R678 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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R678 UCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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