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P154 MTP

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

39,861 mi
Last recorded39,861 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 MTP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 39,861 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump [missed] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 39,347 miles

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

steering pipes corroded on rack.......

Pass 21 Sep 2022 39,308 miles

radiator crossmember corroded

sump slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 36,841 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 36,839 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 35,886 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded/stood for a year (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 35,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded/stood for a year (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 35,097 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 34,457 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 34,457 miles

Offside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,791 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 33,791 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,762 miles

rad crossmember corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2013 33,762 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rad crossmember corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2013 33,751 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

poss inner front pads low discs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,717 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 33,717 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,480 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front discs worn scored and pitted

Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,909 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 31,909 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 30,635 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 27,954 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,292 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 24,292 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 19,968 miles

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

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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P154 MTP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P154 MTP, 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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P154 MTP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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