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R770 NHG

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

110,385 mi
Last recorded110,385 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 NHG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 110,385 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 110,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on undersides covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil possible misting or could be oil sprayed on shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 110,099 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on undersides covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil possible misting or could be oil sprayed on shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 109,849 miles

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

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexible hose to back axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 109,589 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 109,010 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 109,010 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 107,580 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 107,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 105,539 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 104,740 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 104,740 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 102,961 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2017 102,961 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 101,483 miles

All metal brake pipes under vehicle are coated with grease/wax-oil.

Fail 16 May 2016 101,483 miles

All metal brake pipes under vehicle are coated with grease/wax-oil.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 99,967 miles

Exposed parts of front to rear brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive

Front to rear brake pipe & rear end brake pipes oiled/greased

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 98,477 miles

Front to rear and across rear axle, brake pipes coated with grease.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 98,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front to rear and across rear axle, brake pipes coated with grease.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in Offside rear wheel bearing, not considered to be excessive.

Fail 17 May 2013 97,477 miles

Brake pipes oiled/greased.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 97,477 miles

Brake pipes oiled/greased.

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 May 2012 96,180 miles

Brake pipes oiled/greased.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 96,180 miles

Brake pipes oiled/greased.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 92,900 miles

Some original brake pipes oiled/greased.

Pass 17 May 2010 88,786 miles

Brake pipes oiled/greased.

Pass 15 May 2009 85,418 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 85,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2008 79,847 miles

Original brake pipes starting to corrode, none excessively.

Pass 17 May 2007 74,071 miles

Slight play: steering rack (offside).

Fail 11 May 2007 74,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2006 63,761 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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R770 NHG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 R770 NHG, 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 R770 NHG registered?

R770 NHG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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