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Fiat Ducato

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,905 cc

T897 ARVMOT history

T897 ARV is a white diesel Fiat Ducato first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 41,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Feb 2024
Mileage
41,085 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T897 ARV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Ducato
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,905 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T897 ARV was last recorded at 41,085 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,905 miles · 12 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
180 miles
Average per year
1,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 41,085 miles
  • 2019 – 40,905 miles
  • 2018 – 40,882 miles
  • 2017 – 40,711 miles
  • 2016 – 40,687 miles
  • 2015 – 39,922 miles
  • 2014 – 37,649 miles
  • 2013 – 35,605 miles
  • 2012 – 34,050 miles
  • 2011 – 32,357 miles
  • 2010 – 29,176 miles
  • 2009 – 25,022 miles
  • 2008 – 23,216 miles
  • 2007 – 20,120 miles
  • 2006 – 18,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,085 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,085 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    41,085 miles
    Test number
    913030256379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,905 miles
    Test number
    156686158664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail40,905 miles (+23)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,905 miles
    Test number
    749555222292
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner wheel arch 2 patches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch 3 patches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

  4. Pass40,882 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,882 miles
    Test number
    244652605550
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  5. Fail40,882 miles (+171)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,882 miles
    Test number
    864919475522
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass40,711 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,711 miles
    Test number
    978337381151
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both front jacking points (6.1.A.1)

  7. Pass40,687 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,687 miles
    Test number
    839843029790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Fail40,687 miles (+765)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,687 miles
    Test number
    247443639246
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass39,922 miles (+2,273)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,922 miles
    Test number
    289518815476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  10. Pass37,649 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,649 miles
    Test number
    718299994088
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Fail37,648 miles (+2,043)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,648 miles
    Test number
    189188494448
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass35,605 miles (+1,555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,605 miles
    Test number
    556923893020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass34,050 miles (+1,693)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,050 miles
    Test number
    755894112147
    • NoteO.s rear leaf spring,rear upper shackle bush becoming worn
    • NoteSlight chip in windscreen

  14. Pass32,357 miles (+3,181)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,357 miles
    Test number
    489436611149
    • NoteO.s rear upper, leaf spring shackle bush becoming worn

  15. Pass29,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,176 miles
    Test number
    220274700493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,176 miles (+4,154)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,176 miles
    Test number
    204564300491
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass25,022 miles (+1,806)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,022 miles
    Test number
    802601219175
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed in places

  18. Pass23,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,216 miles
    Test number
    161878318249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,216 miles (+3,096)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,216 miles
    Test number
    470468018282
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass20,120 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,120 miles
    Test number
    580728027115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,589 miles
    Test number
    102543746190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail18,589 miles (+565)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,589 miles
    Test number
    292602646120
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front disc have surface rust on them

  23. Pass18,024 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,024 miles
    Test number
    710764176078
    • NoteN/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r wheel bearings all have slight play in them.

Questions about T897 ARV

Does T897 ARV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T897 ARV expired on 29 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T897 ARV?
The MOT on T897 ARV expired on 29 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T897 ARV done?
T897 ARV was recorded at 41,085 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 1,360 miles a year.
Has T897 ARV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T897 ARV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T897 ARV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T897 ARV find?
T897 ARV passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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