1997 Fiat Ducato 2.5L Diesel · R297 BAY
1997 Fiat Ducato (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 87,067 miles. MOT valid until 15/02/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT DUCATO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2500cc
R297 BAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 87,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R297 BAY Mileage History
- 08/02/202480,306 mi
- 08/02/202480,309 mi+3 mi
- 10/02/202583,139 mi+2,830 mi
- 15/01/202687,066 mi+3,927 mi
- 19/01/202687,067 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,473 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R297 BAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Fiat Ducato (R297 BAY) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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