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R985 EWR

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,701 mi
Last recorded62,701 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 EWR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 62,701 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 62,701 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom bush securing bolt insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 61,111 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 59,728 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 59,093 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 57,810 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 55,807 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 53,947 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 53,370 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 53,232 miles

both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,563 miles

offside mirror glass slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,160 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust mountings perished ADVISE REPLACEMENT

slight leak on power steering

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

steering wheel incorrectly fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2013 45,653 miles

offside rear shocker rubber worn

Pass 29 Oct 2012 44,299 miles

offside rear shocker bush worn

Pass 7 Nov 2011 40,999 miles

offside rear lower sock absorber rubber worn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 39,612 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 37,562 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,818 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 35,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 34,733 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 32,943 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 30,671 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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R985 EWR is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R985 EWR, 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 R985 EWR registered?

R985 EWR is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R985 EWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R985 EWR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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