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R717 OCH

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests34 (23 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

58,255 mi
Last recorded58,255 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 OCH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

23 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 58,255 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 57,799 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 57,782 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch and lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 57,370 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

rusting to all suspension

Pass 28 Jun 2022 56,940 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 56,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 /70 r 15c c 106-104 r (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 56,408 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 56,280 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 54,771 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 53,078 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 53,078 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 52,099 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 52,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,001 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n,s,r brake slightly binding

Fail 6 May 2016 50,999 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH REAR (1.1.A.3f)

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,301 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 50,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 49,860 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 49,860 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 49,806 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak noise at offside rear shocker / suspension arm (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 38,828 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,665 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 37,175 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 34,712 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 32,505 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 29,988 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 28,257 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 28,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 28,089 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 28,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,680 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,657 miles

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

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

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

o/s handbrake cable not quite in back plate

Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,836 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Advise o/s/r hand brake cable not seated correctly in brake backing plate.

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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R717 OCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 R717 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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R717 OCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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