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P197 MOW

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,954 mi
Last recorded98,954 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 MOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 98,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 98,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 98,634 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 98,277 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 98,214 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 98,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under rail next to radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 97,963 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 97,962 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 97,402 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 97,324 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam electrical issue. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 95,867 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of nearside step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower chassie rail near bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 95,860 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front of offside step /chassie (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of nearside step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower chassie rail near bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 91,588 miles

Front Oil leak slight leak from underside of vehicle. ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,766 miles

exhaust mountings in poor condition

Fail 8 Mar 2017 87,723 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)

exhaust mountings in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2016 82,994 miles

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

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

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 7 Apr 2016 82,994 miles

Driver's seat insecure swivel will not lock (6.2.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,144 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 75,379 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 74,168 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 74,162 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 68,441 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,294 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 62,835 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 58,546 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 58,546 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE BIND

Pass 4 Feb 2008 53,309 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 50,874 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 50,874 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 43,492 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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P197 MOW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P197 MOW, 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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P197 MOW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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