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R996 BHU

1997 Fiat Ducato

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,885 mi
Last recorded93,885 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 BHU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 93,885 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 93,882 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 92,741 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 92,741 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 91,514 miles

Offside Front corroded front panel mounting area

Fail 7 Mar 2024 91,507 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shocker mounting /inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front corroded front panel mounting area

Pass 19 May 2023 88,423 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 88,419 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction toys (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 85,703 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 85,696 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to leaf spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 84,535 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 84,534 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 83,175 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 81,627 miles

Exhaust support rubbers cracking

Front Brakes slight drag and surface rust on discs

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch sill corroded and holed in non prescribed area

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded High pressure pipe (2.3.2)

Under side and components generally rusted

Fail 3 Jul 2017 81,617 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear inner wheel arch end of sill corroded and holed not prescribed area

Oil leak ()

both front brakes slightly binding

heavy corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Jun 2016 80,443 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 80,442 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 79,204 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general under body corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 79,202 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general under body corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 76,591 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 76,571 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 73,662 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 73,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,225 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

power steering pipes corroded in places

Pass 22 Aug 2012 72,724 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 70,703 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 70,703 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 67,901 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres sidewalls and treads cracking

power steering pipes corroded

slight corrosiontoboth front brake discs

Fail 13 Aug 2010 67,901 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres sidewalls and treads cracking

corrosion to both front brake discs

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2009 67,290 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2009 67,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 63,629 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

power steering pipes corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2007 60,617 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 60,617 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2006 56,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

near side and off side rear tyre wall damaged

oil leak

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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R996 BHU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R996 BHU, 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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R996 BHU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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