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R741 UOT

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,925 mi
Last recorded69,925 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 UOT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 69,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 69,925 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded under wing near front subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 69,469 miles

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

Front CROSS MEMBER UNDER RADIATOR CORRODED

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 69,469 miles

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

Front CROSS MEMBER UNDER RADIATOR CORRODED

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp SIDE LIGHT (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 68,599 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 65,192 miles

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

Front x member corroded

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 65,125 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Front x member corroded

Nearside Front chassis corroded

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 64,388 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 62,071 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 61,582 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 59,829 miles

exhaust hanger rubbers perished

Pass 5 Apr 2017 58,410 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 57,471 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 57,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 56,647 miles

Centre exhaust box mounting rubbers split

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 56,647 miles

Centre exhaust box mounting rubbers split

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 54,512 miles

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

Front crossmember corroded

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 54,512 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 54,032 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 54,031 miles

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

n/s o/s front indicators slight dis colour

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,947 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,835 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 49,835 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,031 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,365 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,344 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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R741 UOT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R741 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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R741 UOT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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