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R706 AEV

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

81,685 mi
Last recorded81,685 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 AEV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 81,685 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 81,230 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 81,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear arch sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear arch and sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 77,069 miles

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

Both front shock absorber bump stops torn / missing

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inner cv boots pin holes (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside front inner sill, offside rear wheel arch & offside front chassic leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed & hard to pull out other than slowly (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Compared to nearside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear perishing on outer walls / edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front and offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 72,770 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 72,408 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 72,175 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 72,014 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 72,014 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 70,478 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 70,382 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 70,172 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 70,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 69,178 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 68,073 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 68,073 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 67,266 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 66,462 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 66,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 65,795 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 May 2011 64,824 miles

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

exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated.

o/s/f seat belt beginning to fray.

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing.

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing.

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing .

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 27 May 2011 64,824 miles

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing .

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing.

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing.

o/s/f seat belt beginning to fray.

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing.

exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 63,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 62,877 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2007 58,474 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 58,474 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 53,891 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 53,891 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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R706 AEV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc 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 R706 AEV, 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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R706 AEV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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