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P183 TDX

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

207,577 mi
Last recorded207,577 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 TDX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 207,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported not insecure but contacting other component, advise repair/ replacement clip/support (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion including some suspension mountings but none currently excessive

handbrake lever tight/little reserve travel, advise adjustment/repair

Pass 20 Aug 2024 199,396 miles

Exhaust mounting defective RUBBERS PERISHED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 199,394 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective RUBBERS PERISHED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 192,442 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2022 186,675 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2021 179,330 miles

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 173,058 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front To back, front Section 250mm Fwd Of Join. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 768,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Back, Front Section 250mm Fwd of Join. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 168,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Worn on Inner Edge Exposing Chords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective All 3. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Back, Front Section 250mm Fwd of Join. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 161,856 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 154,309 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 154,308 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 144,486 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 137,878 miles

Front rad support member very rusty but not an m.o.t. fail

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 137,878 miles

Front rad support member very rusty but not an m.o.t. fail

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 135,661 miles

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

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

the rad support /crossmember is very rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2013 131,496 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 128,717 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 121,571 miles

o/s headlamp needs new deflector as slight "kick-up" to offside

Fail 28 Jul 2011 121,571 miles

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

o/s headlamp needs new deflector as slight "kick-up" to offside

Pass 28 Jul 2010 110,132 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 97,170 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 87,923 miles

Dipped beams dip to right,tape fitted to headlights to cut rectify cut off,temporary repair.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 76,601 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2007 76,601 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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P183 TDX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P183 TDX, 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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P183 TDX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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