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P179 MTP

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

82,319 mi
Last recorded82,319 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 MTP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 82,319 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 80,912 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded transfer pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 80,912 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded transfer pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 75,111 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all 4 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 75,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all 4 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 71,810 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 65,278 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 62,408 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 61,351 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 60,494 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 59,814 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 59,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,059 miles

nearside upper additional rear position lamp not working

Pass 9 May 2016 58,256 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 57,070 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 57,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 May 2014 55,399 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 55,399 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 5,454 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,474 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 54,474 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,254 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,888 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 48,545 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,036 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 42,036 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,981 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 38,922 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,342 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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P179 MTP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P179 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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What year was P179 MTP registered?

P179 MTP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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