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R707 OCH

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,770 mi
Last recorded89,770 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 OCH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 89,770 miles

Electrical wiring insecure subframe area (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside side skirt loose

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

Offside side skirt loose

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

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

general corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2026 89,453 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured near subframe (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

General chassis corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed bracket broken (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside side skirts loose

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

Offside side skirts loose

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 87,642 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2024 86,987 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2024 86,979 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 86,495 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 86,068 miles

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

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

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2021 85,133 miles

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

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

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2019 83,154 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 81,674 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 81,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pad material seperated from backing and moving about freely (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 78,497 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,144 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross mamber (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 75,119 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 73,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 71,338 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

screen washer pump going weak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 71,338 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

screen washer pump going weak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 68,391 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 65,782 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 63,392 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 63,392 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 59,759 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 56,352 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 54,160 miles

engine bottom cover hanging down

oil leak on engine

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 30 Oct 2006 54,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

engine bottom cover hanging down

oil leak on engine

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

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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R707 OCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R707 OCH, 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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R707 OCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R707 OCH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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