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R947 ORN

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

164,917 mi
Last recorded164,917 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 ORN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 164,917 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 164,435 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 161,071 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 159,128 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 159,098 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 157,619 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 157,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 154,542 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 154,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 151,495 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 145,499 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 137,378 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 137,320 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 129,531 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 125,878 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 122,096 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 111,647 miles

exhaust been temp repaired with bandages

rear jacking points bent upwards + been touching leaf springs

Pass 6 Dec 2012 105,273 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 98,627 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 94,686 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 90,080 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 82,939 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 72,198 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 67,756 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 67,756 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 57,440 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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R947 ORN 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 80.8%.

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 R947 ORN, 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 R947 ORN registered?

R947 ORN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R947 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R947 ORN shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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