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R838 TTR

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

57,152 mi
Last recorded57,152 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 57,152 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 56,481 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 56,481 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 55,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 55,715 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 54,534 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 54,129 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 54,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 52,642 miles

Offside Front Upper light on body not working.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 51,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 51,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 49,603 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 45,570 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 45,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 43,391 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,568 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 41,568 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 40,716 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 40,716 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 40,241 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 40,240 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 38,353 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 38,149 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 36,820 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 35,396 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 33,431 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 31,837 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 29,454 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 29,454 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 TTR is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 TTR, 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 TTR registered?

R838 TTR is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R838 TTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R838 TTR shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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