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P243 MYA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

37,756 mi
Last recorded37,756 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 MYA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 37,756 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 36,671 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 35,745 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both strut towers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 35,745 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both strut towers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 34,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bush as some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 344,473 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 34,463 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 34,174 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 32,802 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 30,870 miles

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

Front sump corroded

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2017 28,749 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 27,700 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 27,695 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r upper marker light inop

o/s/f inner cv boot leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,211 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 27,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 25,946 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 25,944 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,566 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 23,165 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f brake disc is slighty corroded on inner surface

Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,021 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 22,524 miles

all roadwheel tyre walls cracking with age

Pass 18 Apr 2009 21,813 miles

light cracking on both rear side walls of tyres

Fail 18 Apr 2009 21,813 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

light cracking on both rear side walls of tyres

Fail 22 Apr 2008 21,547 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,547 miles

front radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2007 19,611 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2006 188,811 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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P243 MYA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P243 MYA, 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 P243 MYA registered?

P243 MYA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P243 MYA shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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