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R997 BKW

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,090 mi
Last recorded126,090 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 BKW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 126,090 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 118,926 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 118,920 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower cross member corroded and holed

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blow out jets (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts very poor (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 112,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unsure of condition behind clips ! (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust rubber mounts all perished

Fail 8 Feb 2024 112,738 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unsure of condition behind clips ! (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust rubber mounts all perished

Pass 31 Mar 2023 104,344 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 97,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COATED IN UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 97,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COATED IN UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 87,892 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 87,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 74,406 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,320 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 74,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,485 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,653 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 72,248 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 71,537 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 71,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 70,228 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 69,351 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 66,551 miles

LHD vehicle - masking fitted to headlamps

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,883 miles

MASKING KIT FITTED TO HEADLAMPS

Pass 23 Apr 2008 62,311 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 61,460 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 61,392 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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R997 BKW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R997 BKW, 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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R997 BKW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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