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R843 SJB

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,882 mi
Last recorded46,882 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 SJB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 46,882 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 46,835 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 45,735 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 45,719 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit neg lead loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 44,903 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 43,171 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 43,167 miles

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe lock nuts not tight (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 43,162 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 42,077 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 40,685 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 40,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,928 miles

osr nsr tyres sidewall cracking

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2012 39,025 miles

Power steering pipes rested.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 37,582 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 36,017 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,478 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 29,366 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,275 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 22,079 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005 22,079 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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R843 SJB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R843 SJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R843 SJB registered?

R843 SJB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 November 1997.

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