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P268 HEC

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

70,824 mi
Last recorded70,824 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 HEC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 70,824 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Fail 26 Mar 2026 70,761 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers dont return to stop (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Various suspension componets corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2023 70,763 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Light lens damage.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 69,764 miles

Nearside Front condensation in nearside front sidelight

Fail 6 Oct 2021 67,758 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel rear service brake lagging in operation, rear wheels not locking or binding on foot pedal (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel rear service brake lagging in performance (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front condensation in nearside front sidelight

Pass 21 Sep 2020 65,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 65,305 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above sub fram from left to right (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule above/in front of rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 65,285 miles

Brake performance not tested load valve leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative and leaking (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above sub fram from left to right (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front steel wheel corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule above/in front of rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 65,270 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines in engine bay area corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured power cable in engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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 chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both front chassis legs heavily undersealed and corroded

slight corrosion to both inner sills area of cab

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2019 62,241 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,982 miles

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 12 Apr 2018 61,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 24 Nov 2016 61,359 miles

Oil leak ()

front crossmember rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2016 60,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in front of fuel tank,marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mounted on axel (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion hole offside front inner wheel arch

Fail 19 Jul 2016 60,396 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

corrosion hole offside front inner wheel arch

power steering pipes corroded into steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,213 miles

Corrosion offside front chassis/inner wing

Front towing eye bolts loose.

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

Power steering pipes rusty into rack.

Rear brake pipes rusty(mounted on axel)

Slight play front and rear wheel bearings.

Fail 16 Jul 2015 58,204 miles

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

Corrosion offside front chassis/inner wing

Front towing eye bolts loose.

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

Power steering pipes rusty into rack.

Rear brake pipes rusty(mounted on axel)

Slight play front and rear wheel bearings.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 55,493 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 51,521 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 51,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre slightly damaged in the outer sidewall

Fail 16 Aug 2012 51,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre slightly damaged in the outer sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,600 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both wiper blades deteriorated but still clear the windscreen

offside front inner wing to the front crossmember badly corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2011 49,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside front inner wing to the front crossmember badly corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both wiper blades deteriorated but still clear the windscreen

Fail 12 Aug 2010 48,642 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,642 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,752 miles

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

some corrosion to offside front chassis

Fail 29 Aug 2008 45,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 45,274 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 43,793 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2007 43,793 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2006 40,489 miles

slight play in offside front hub bearing

Fail 8 Aug 2006 40,489 miles

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

slight play in offside front hub bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2005 39,393 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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P268 HEC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 P268 HEC, 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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P268 HEC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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