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P178 MTP

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,559 mi
Last recorded70,559 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 MTP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 70,559 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rearmost bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 70,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rearmost bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 67,548 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 64,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 64,270 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 61,249 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 60,281 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 56,747 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside sill lips under cab steps has slight corrosion starting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 55,107 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 53,197 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 49,168 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 46,203 miles

Front lower cross member/radiator support corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 44,260 miles

Front Lower RADIATOR PANEL AND BATTERY TRAY CORROSION

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 42,388 miles

exhaust center box slite blow

Pass 9 Jul 2014 40,523 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,277 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 37,880 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 35,676 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 33,886 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,210 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 29,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 26,080 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 21,822 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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P178 MTP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P178 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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P178 MTP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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