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P268 RNW

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

68,093 mi
Last recorded68,093 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 68,093 miles

Corrosion to vehicle underside.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture ingress. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met, the braking system may require adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 64,857 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Body sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front Outer Body sill corroded

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Metal pipes on rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2024 64,857 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Body sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front Outer Body sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Metal pipes on rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 61,214 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal lots of repairs covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 61,210 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal lots of repairs covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 61,055 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 61,039 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Tow bar Shield in front plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 60,840 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2021 60,840 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2021 60,824 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all four tyres badly cracked in tread.

exhaust mountings incorrect,but system supported

front brake application slightly uneven

n/s and o/s outer sills,behind plastic moulding holed and corroded.

n/s/f upper and n/s/r upper marker lights not working

one n/s/f lower ball joint securing bolt broken off

only one n/s/r sidelight working

reverse light not working

Pass 19 Oct 2020 60,583 miles

light underbody and component corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2020 60,563 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Foot step/well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Valve to dis-T/splitter (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Foot step/well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner fender (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Suspension, chassis and braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 59,891 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 55,587 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 55,546 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front subframe corroded

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 55,469 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,440 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 55,407 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 May 2013 54,728 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,452 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 49,394 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

metal power steering pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2011 49,388 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

metal power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,741 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 44,741 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,883 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 36,882 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,173 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 35,173 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,257 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 30,257 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 26,381 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 RNW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 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 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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P268 RNW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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