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R792 KAB

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,273 mi
Last recorded176,273 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 KAB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 176,273 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 174,906 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 174,888 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2024 172,858 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 171,769 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 171,769 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 163,549 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 157,439 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 154,608 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 148,983 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 148,983 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 142,948 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 142,948 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 135,383 miles

Exhaust bracketbroken but has been modified and system adequately supported

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and offside front close to front subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 135,383 miles

Exhaust bracketbroken but has been modified and system adequately supported

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and offside front close to front subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside and offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 129,795 miles

Exhaust hangers are of incorrect type but exhaust adequately surported

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Slight corrosion close to sub frame mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 129,795 miles

Exhaust hangers are of incorrect type but exhaust adequately surported

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Slight corrosion close to sub frame mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 127,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 122,051 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 116,225 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 116,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 110,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 110,761 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 109,065 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 109,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 103,711 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 96,164 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 96,108 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 89,367 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 89,362 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

brake performace could be better

Pass 6 Dec 2006 77,327 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 77,304 miles

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

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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R792 KAB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R792 KAB, 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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R792 KAB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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