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R902 BCA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

82,232 mi
Last recorded82,232 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 BCA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 82,232 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 82,231 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 82,230 miles

welding to strut mounts o/s and n/s front covered in underseal unable to check repair

Fail 10 Jan 2025 82,229 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounting rubbers either missing or split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements placed in front windscreen. not clearly visible (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible placed in rear window. obscured by window frame (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

body has been welded to the front of n/s and o/s front strut mounts and covered in underseal, unable to check repairs

Pass 10 May 2023 76,830 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 76,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 76,311 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 76,306 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front chassis leg close to front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 74,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front chassis corrosion outside prescribed area

Fail 24 Nov 2020 74,452 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 72,100 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 72,100 miles

Brake performance not tested fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 67,215 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 61,020 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 54,454 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 47,681 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 41,955 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 37,625 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 37,605 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 32,416 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 29,227 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 25,821 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,198 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 24,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,449 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 23,443 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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R902 BCA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 R902 BCA, 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 R902 BCA registered?

R902 BCA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R902 BCA shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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