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P235 POT

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,410 mi
Last recorded66,410 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 POT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 66,410 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front power steering pipes corroded

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch/chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust hanger rubbers corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2024 61,505 miles

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

Front Lower radiator support corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded/leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front power steering pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery/holder loss (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis / engine mounting area corroded/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area near radiator support mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 61,505 miles

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

Front Lower radiator support corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded/leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front power steering pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery/holder loss (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis / engine mounting area corroded/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area near radiator support mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 61,033 miles

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

Front Lower radiator cross member corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front power steering pipes corroded

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray/mount area corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arche/chassis near engine mounting area all corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 60,158 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper outline marker lamp inoperative

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 60,145 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper outline marker lamp inoperative

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 58,574 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 58,454 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 58,068 miles

exhaust rubbers need changing

Pass 5 May 2018 57,550 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 56,327 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 54,483 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,659 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 53,659 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,853 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 52,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 52,149 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

small coolant leak from radiator visable in n/s bumper aperature looks like rad has been danaged by a stone ect.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,007 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 49,640 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,546 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,971 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

slight movement in all four wheel bearings

surface corrosion too front cross member

surface corrosion too front inner sills + steps

Fail 26 Mar 2009 44,971 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

slight movement in all four wheel bearings

surface corrosion too front cross member

surface corrosion too front inner sills + steps

Pass 22 Jan 2008 44,700 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 44,560 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 44,029 miles

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

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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P235 POT 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 80%.

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 P235 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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P235 POT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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