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R838 CFM

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

51,672 mi
Last recorded51,672 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 CFM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 51,672 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 51,672 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 51,357 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on all components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 51,356 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested system leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on all components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 50,023 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame and attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both jacking point areas corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2023 48,690 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 48,340 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 48,270 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 48,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 48,232 miles

exhaust deteriorated, held up with strong cable ties in places

n/s/r - top marker light out

rear park brake performance poor

Pass 2 Feb 2018 47,530 miles

Oil leak

handbrake performance poor

rear brake imbalance close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jan 2017 47,106 miles

exhaust and mounts deteriorated

o/s/r handbrake performance slightly low

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 45,702 miles

2x rubber exhaust mounts deteriorated

exhaust bracket/s deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 43,036 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 43,035 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2013 42,166 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,081 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 39,502 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 38,195 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2009 936,472 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 936,472 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,223 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 30,954 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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R838 CFM is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R838 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 R838 CFM registered?

R838 CFM is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R838 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R838 CFM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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