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P255 RNW

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

77,730 mi
Last recorded77,730 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 RNW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 77,730 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 71,298 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 65,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 60,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2023 60,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 54,652 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 54,647 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 54,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing areas (NOTE: one of the areas not easy to see in shock absorber tunnel) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front and rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing lower area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing lower area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front and rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake flexi-hose mounting corroded partially insecure

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

Pass 18 May 2021 49,372 miles

both inner sills corroding

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front brake disc's slightly corroding

both front inner arches corroding

rear cross member and inner sills corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2020 46,338 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 46,025 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.61 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 39,287 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 38,414 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 38,408 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 38,016 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 38,009 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 36,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2016 36,987 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 34,394 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,029 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 34,029 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,005 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 32,983 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 32,141 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 32,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,230 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,138 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,760 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 27,068 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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P255 RNW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 P255 RNW, 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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P255 RNW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 January 1997.

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