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P157 MTP

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,128 mi
Last recorded54,128 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 MTP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 54,128 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2025 54,128 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2025 53,787 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 53,754 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 52,118 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 51,078 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 51,078 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 50,654 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 49,337 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 48,231 miles

Offside Front Localised corrosion at chassis leg.

Fail 26 Sep 2018 48,230 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Localised corrosion at chassis leg.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,229 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,087 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 48,087 miles

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 46,099 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 45,915 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,509 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,868 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 43,868 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 39,354 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 39,354 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both front tyres perished and cuts to outer walls

Pass 25 Jun 2010 38,580 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 24 Jun 2010 38,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres perished

Pass 10 Jul 2009 36,440 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 35,025 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,025 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,964 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 29,803 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 29,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 27,979 miles

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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P157 MTP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P157 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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P157 MTP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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