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R697 NCW

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

100,643 mi
Last recorded100,643 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 NCW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 100,643 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 99,775 miles

Nearside Front sill slighly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2023 99,450 miles

Nearside Front sill slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 98,671 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 97,711 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))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 96,825 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 96,241 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 95,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 94,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 91,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 90,057 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 89,987 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 89,295 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 87,522 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 87,521 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 82,280 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 75,787 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 68,236 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 59,687 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 52,765 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 45,854 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 38,764 miles

Offside 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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R697 NCW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R697 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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What year was R697 NCW registered?

R697 NCW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R697 NCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R697 NCW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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