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P160 MTP

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,161 mi
Last recorded87,161 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 MTP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 87,161 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 87,120 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 86,804 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 86,627 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 86,622 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 86,480 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All exhaust support rubbers deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 86,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 86,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 86,067 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Under bonnet (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 85,514 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 84,636 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 84,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s inner sill and b,pillar(behind trim) (6.1.A.1)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 82,921 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 82,921 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both sides lower wishbone rear bushes (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,510 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 79,510 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger/wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage outrigger rubbing wheel (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 73,991 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORROSION

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 70,780 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine sump corroded

gearbox diff pan corroded

n/s/r tyre slight cracking

n/s/r/ wheel slight bind

water pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 67,986 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,004 miles

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

coolant reservoir leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2010 65,803 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 62,862 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2008 60,808 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,150 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 53,150 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 50,644 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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P160 MTP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P160 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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P160 MTP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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