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R893 BTU

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

73,860 mi
Last recorded73,860 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 BTU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 73,860 miles

corrosion to under bonnet and vehicle underside areas including various components,some excessive

headlight beam images poor

imbalance between front brakes

nearside washers poorly aimed

offside front upper marker light inoperative

Fail 25 Nov 2025 73,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe nearside rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to under bonnet and vehicle underside areas including various components,some excessive

headlight beam images poor

imbalance between front brakes

nearside washers poorly aimed

offside front upper marker light inoperative

Pass 27 Nov 2024 70,960 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

various underbody components corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2024 70,950 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle parking brake cable (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working end lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle parking brake cable (5.2.3 (f))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe nearside front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust leaking

long travel on parking brake lever

various underbody components corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2023 68,782 miles

Imbalance between rear brakes

exhaust leaking

imbalance between parking brakes

various underbody components corroded

various underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2023 68,786 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust leaking

imbalance between parking brakes

various underbody components corroded

various underbody corrosion

Pass 10 May 2022 65,096 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

offside reverse light inoperative

oil seepage

various underbody components and cab underside are corroded

Fail 4 May 2022 65,083 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe,offside rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition

offside reverse light inoperative

oil seepage

various underbody components and cab underside are corroded

Pass 25 May 2021 62,062 miles

excessive corrosion to nearside front chassis leg - advise attention

front tyres worn on inner edges

headlight beam images poor

rear brake hoses have corroded ferules

Fail 12 May 2021 62,052 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear.front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear lower corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear lower corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

excessive corrosion to nearside front chassis leg - advise attention

front tyres worn on inner edges

headlight beam images poor

imbalance between rear brakes close to limit - advise investigation

rear brake hoses have corroded ferules

washers poor

Pass 16 Jul 2019 60,902 miles

corrosion to earth point on nearside front chassis leg

exhaust system in poor condition

front tyres worn on inner edges

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside front door catch operation poor

nearside wiper poor

oil seepaGE

various underbody and sill panel corrosion,some excessive

Fail 16 Jul 2019 60,902 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to earth point on nearside front chassis leg

exhaust system in poor condition

front tyres worn on inner edges

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside front door catch operation poor

nearside wiper poor

oil seepaGE

various underbody and sill panel corrosion,some excessive

Pass 24 Jul 2018 58,920 miles

offside front upper marker light dim

oil seepage

radiator top mounts in poor condition

various corrosion to sill panels,vehicle underside and underbonnet areas.some excessive

Fail 23 Jul 2018 58,910 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

offside front upper marker light dim

oil seepage

radiator top mounts in poor condition

various corrosion to sill panels,vehicle underside and underbonnet areas.some excessive

Pass 1 Aug 2017 56,660 miles

horn operation poor

near side front chassis rusting

off side door sill rusty

silencer boxes rusty

slight parking brake imbalance

slight rear brake fluctuation

Pass 28 Jul 2016 53,573 miles

chassis rust along drivers door sill

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

silencer box rusty

washer bottle pipe leaking

Fail 25 Jul 2016 53,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

chassis rust along drivers door sill

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

silencer box rusty

washer bottle pipe leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2015 49,562 miles

cab underside and sill panels corroded,some excessive

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Jul 2015 49,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cab underside and sill panels corroded,some excessive

front tyres worn on inner edges

imbalance between front brakes

Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,496 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 48,113 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 47,301 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 46,331 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,331 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,374 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 43,125 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres walls deteriorating

front crossmember corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2008 41,281 miles

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

all tyres walls starting to deteriorate slightly

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

crossmember under radiator corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2007 40,204 miles

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

crossmember under radiator corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2006 37,960 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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R893 BTU 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 65.5%.

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 R893 BTU, 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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R893 BTU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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