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R725 OCH

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,655 mi
Last recorded80,655 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 OCH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 80,655 miles

Offside Inner step area corroded outside prescribed area

front undercarriage covered in underseal

Fail 11 Jun 2026 80,652 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner step area corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 24 Jun 2025 78,370 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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 28 May 2024 76,864 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 76,862 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 76,008 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 71,572 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 69,115 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 65,806 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 60,347 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 60,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 59,534 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both side rear (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 58,758 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2017 58,758 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2016 57,716 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 57,547 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 56,173 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 50,171 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 50,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,193 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,277 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 46,178 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 46,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,533 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,096 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 40,259 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 36,275 miles

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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R725 OCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R725 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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What year was R725 OCH registered?

R725 OCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R725 OCH shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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