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R734 OCH

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

70,906 mi
Last recorded70,906 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 OCH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 70,906 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 70,906 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 67,967 miles

engine under tray slightly lose

front jacking points starting to corrode

Pass 20 Oct 2023 66,483 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing

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

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

front subframe offside rear mount starting to corrode

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2023 66,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front subframe offside rear mount starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2022 62,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 59,640 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 59,640 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel pipes on pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing / under battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 59,466 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 59,375 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 59,025 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and rears all repairs covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,494 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 58,040 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 57,149 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 57,120 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at the rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 54,636 miles

both front tyres perished on the side walls.

Fail 22 Apr 2015 54,621 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres perished on the side walls.

Pass 6 May 2014 53,616 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 51,700 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,846 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 50,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,925 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 46,039 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 46,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,271 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,999 miles

corrosion on nearside inner sill but not within any prescribed area

corrosion on offside rear inner sill but not within prescribed area.

corrosion on offside rear inner wheel arch but just outside suspension prescribed area.

corrosion on offside rear outer sill but not within prescribed area

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,320 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,864 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 39,864 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,747 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 36,747 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,668 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 33,667 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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R734 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 69.7%.

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 R734 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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R734 OCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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