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P131 GRD

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

70,531 mi
Last recorded70,531 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 GRD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 70,531 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill corroded and cover in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 70,003 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cover in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 68,734 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front radiator panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 68,734 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front radiator panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 67,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both inner and outer sills require repair

Pass 4 Apr 2023 68,232 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 66,653 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced vehicle is excessively corroded throughout underside in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 66,370 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion to front crossmember holding radiator up and rear crossmember nearest bumper, surface corrosion to some of underside of vehicle

Vehicle heavily undersealed in some areas

Fail 16 Mar 2022 66,369 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill x 2 places, centre and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Surface corrosion to front crossmember holding radiator up and rear crossmember nearest bumper, surface corrosion to some of underside of vehicle

Vehicle heavily undersealed in some areas

Pass 8 Mar 2021 65,569 miles

Nearside front inner arch where the brake hoses are connected to the body of the vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Slight oil leak

Underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2021 65,569 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside front inner arch where the brake hoses are connected to the body of the vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight oil leak

Underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2020 65,218 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 65,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre inner sill x 1 place (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill x 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 64,409 miles

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

underside of vehicle heavily welded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,702 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 63,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 62,815 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 62,807 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside floor to sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 62,059 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 62,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 60,581 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 58,185 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 54,289 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 54,233 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s mirror backing incomplete

Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2008 53,203 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers weeping

Fail 6 Jun 2008 53,203 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers weeping

Pass 18 Jun 2007 51,777 miles

both rear shock absorbers weeping

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2006 49,829 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front crossm ember corroded

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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P131 GRD is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 P131 GRD, 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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P131 GRD is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 July 1997.

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