1997 Fiat Ducato 2.5L Diesel · R996 BHU
1997 Fiat Ducato (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 93,885 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT DUCATO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R996 BHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 93,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R996 BHU 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 (R996 BHU) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 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: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “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 bo”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
R996 BHU Mileage History
- 14/03/202491,514 mi
- 02/05/202592,741 mi+1,227 mi
- 12/05/202592,741 mi
- 01/04/202693,882 mi+1,141 mi
- 16/04/202693,885 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,135 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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