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R886 AEW

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,813 mi
Last recorded84,813 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 AEW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 84,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner arch behind brake pipes corroded but not to excess

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

Offside Front Inner arch lower rear corroded but not to excess

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 84,549 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 84,499 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 84,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 83,846 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 83,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 78,703 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 78,442 miles

Front Brake leaking antifreeze and system functionality adversely affected (1.1.21 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 7,379 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 70,619 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 70,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 67,038 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 67,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 63,898 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 60,455 miles

Nearside Front Upper All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 58,142 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,223 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 53,606 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2011 52,897 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 52,897 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 52,233 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 51,436 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 51,436 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 50,999 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 45,662 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 44,096 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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R886 AEW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R886 AEW, 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 R886 AEW registered?

R886 AEW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 August 1997.

Is R886 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 AEW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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