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R837 CFM

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,444 mi
Last recorded104,444 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 CFM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 104,444 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2025 104,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2025 104,440 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 103,815 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front small repair patch corroded

Nearside Rear Upper marker lamp innop

Offside Rear Upper marker lamp innop

all exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2022 102,882 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 102,846 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill /flour (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2021 101,767 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 99,351 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 99,351 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 97,987 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 97,871 miles

Emissions not tested thick black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 96,525 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 96,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 92,438 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 89,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,324 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 83,399 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 83,399 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 78,539 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 78,539 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 70,004 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 70,004 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,175 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 58,334 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 58,331 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 57,533 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 52,586 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 48,156 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 43,686 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 37,401 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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R837 CFM is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R837 CFM, 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 R837 CFM registered?

R837 CFM is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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