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P170 SEW

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,003 mi
Last recorded47,003 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 SEW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 47,003 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 46,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 45,681 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 44,058 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 42,207 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 41,660 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 29 Feb 2020 40,909 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 23 Feb 2019 39,363 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 38,617 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 18 Feb 2017 37,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

oil leak.

Pass 27 Feb 2016 37,045 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 36,393 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 35,318 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 35,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 34,149 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 33,544 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 33,544 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 33,104 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,499 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Front o/s chassie corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2010 32,499 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front crossmember corroded

front o/s chassie corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,348 miles

n/s/r tyre perished and misshaped

Fail 29 Oct 2008 31,328 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/r tyre perished and misshaped

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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P170 SEW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P170 SEW, 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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What year was P170 SEW registered?

P170 SEW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P170 SEW safe to buy?

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