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P231 POT

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

66,170 mi
Last recorded66,170 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 POT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 66,170 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 65,917 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 64,038 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 61,706 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 61,701 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 60,824 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 60,120 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE VERY BADLY PERISHED

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

POWER STEERING PIPES ARE RUSTING

Pass 13 Jul 2019 60,094 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 60,057 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 60,020 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 59,981 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 59,501 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,760 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 58,060 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,604 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 55,381 miles

Rear lights slightly interacting

Slight play in both front and both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Aug 2007 55,056 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 53,580 miles

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

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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P231 POT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P231 POT, 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 P231 POT registered?

P231 POT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P231 POT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P231 POT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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