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R709 OCH

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

80,605 mi
Last recorded80,605 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 OCH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 80,605 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill / chassis folded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Box section of chassis (Tow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 79,192 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under drivers floor area , and some under engine area (4.11 (a) (i))

numerous areas of sills and underbody rusting / previously repaired

some play in off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 11 Jul 2025 79,167 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid rear compensator (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side front chassis rail area behind rear wards of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side front inner turret area outer face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outside of near side front chassis rail area inside inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outside of off side front chassis rail area inside inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under drivers floor area , and some under engine area (4.11 (a) (i))

numerous areas of sills and underbody rusting / previously repaired

some play in off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jul 2024 78,271 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to offside front chassis rail

Fail 18 Jul 2024 78,270 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to offside front chassis rail

Pass 30 Aug 2023 77,110 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion to offside front chassis

Fail 22 Aug 2023 77,109 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

heavy corrosion to offside front chassis

Pass 23 Aug 2022 76,649 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 76,644 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front crossmeber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 76,641 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 76,639 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 76,639 miles

Exhaust system insecure due to rubber mounts missing and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step section excessively coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step section excessively coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg excessively coroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,364 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General underside corrosion

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 76,364 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General underside corrosion

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,959 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside top side marker damaged

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

exhaust mount missing but exhaust still secure

general underside corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 75,959 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside top side marker damaged

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

exhaust mount missing but exhaust still secure

general underside corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 75,033 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 21 Mar 2017 75,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking joint on rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,148 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 70,147 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 69,159 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 68,286 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 66,781 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,485 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 63,418 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both door steps starting to corrode

offside front inner wing corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2009 60,871 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

powersteering pipes corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2008 58,111 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,767 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 53,767 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 51,782 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

p.a.s pipes on steering rack have surface corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2006 51,707 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear high level marker lamp is broken.

p.a.s pipes on steering rack have surface corrosion.

rear leaf spring hangers are corroding.

Pass 28 Jul 2005 46,533 miles

both steering hydraulic pipes corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2005 46,533 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both steering hydraulic pipes corroded

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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R709 OCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 R709 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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R709 OCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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