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R737 UOT

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,501 mi
Last recorded69,501 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 UOT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 69,501 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 68,349 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 68,211 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 67,534 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 67,507 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 67,506 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system main pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 67,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump-pan - corroded / weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low efficiency (51%) (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 67,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump-pan has seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 66,707 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 66,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 66,544 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 63,335 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 62,065 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 62,011 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering step (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust box skin deteriated and rusted

Pass 9 Apr 2017 61,428 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2016 60,615 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

note.brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Apr 2015 59,898 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

note.brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,171 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 59,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 59,060 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 59,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 56,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 56,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 55,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs slitely pitted

Fail 13 Jan 2011 55,388 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs slitely pitted

Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,403 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 47,745 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 45,053 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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R737 UOT 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 71.4%.

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 R737 UOT, 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 R737 UOT registered?

R737 UOT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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