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R684 NCW

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,644 mi
Last recorded40,644 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 NCW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 40,644 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Fail 26 Aug 2025 40,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 29 Aug 2024 38,641 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All rubber mountings cracking and perishing but not broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 37,665 miles

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 25 Aug 2023 37,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 33,142 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 33,111 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 31,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tred

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated + slight play in ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres cracking on tred.

exhaust system corroded.

general corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 24 Aug 2021 31,989 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tred

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated + slight play in ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres cracking on tred.

exhaust system corroded.

general corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 27 Aug 2020 31,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tred.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and possibly slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded.

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 19 Aug 2020 31,978 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x pipes to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tred.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and possibly slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded.

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2019 31,967 miles

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))

exhaust system corroded.

front brake discs corroded.

general corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 14 Aug 2019 31,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

exhaust system corroded.

front brake discs corroded.

general corrosion under vehicle.

several brake pipes to master cylinder corroded.

several other brake pipes corroding under vehicle.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 31,867 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

rear brake flexy hose ferrule corroding

Fail 14 Aug 2018 31,867 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion started in brake pipes at master cylinder, o/s/r + both fronts

rear brake flexy hose ferrule corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2017 31,862 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion started in some brake pipes

Pass 18 Jul 2016 31,534 miles

corrosion starting in some brake pipes

rear brake flexy hose ferrule corroding

slight bind on n/s/r wheel

Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,321 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 30,437 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 30,302 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,190 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 30,022 miles

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

radiator carrier/crossmember seriously corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2011 30,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

radiator carrier/crossmember seriously corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 29,929 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 28,943 miles

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 28,831 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,831 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,324 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 27,324 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,887 miles

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

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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R684 NCW 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 66.7%.

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 R684 NCW, 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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R684 NCW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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