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R805 ECR

1997 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,563 mi
Last recorded45,563 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 ECR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 45,563 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrule's front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

suspension rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2026 45,541 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested head lamps insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrule's front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

suspension rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2025 44,857 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface o/s/f (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 44,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface o/s/f (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 44,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts front to rear (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured front to rear (4.11 (a) (i))

Front cross-member corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front chassis section corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x 2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 44,132 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 43,272 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 43,272 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 42,916 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 42,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 42,127 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,826 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,539 miles

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

Offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 41,519 miles

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

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

offside front corroded

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 41,430 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 41,303 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 40,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 38,803 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,048 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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R805 ECR is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R805 ECR, 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 R805 ECR registered?

R805 ECR is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R805 ECR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R805 ECR shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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