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P269 SUW

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

63,707 mi
Last recorded63,707 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 SUW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 63,707 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 63,707 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 63,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 63,488 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 62,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 60,977 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 60,977 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 58,783 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 58,783 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 57,917 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 57,568 miles

both rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 27 Jun 2018 56,529 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,963 miles

Nearside front brake wear indicator damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2017 54,963 miles

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

Nearside front brake wear indicator damaged

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 54,364 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 54,363 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near mastercylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front headlight condensation in unit

Oil leak ()

exhaust mount perrished

power steering pipes at steering rack rusted

Pass 12 May 2015 53,797 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres perished

both rear wheel bearing have slight play and slightly noisy

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 May 2014 52,895 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 52,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 52,075 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 52,061 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 50,768 miles

both front springs slightly corroded

engine has an oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 7 Feb 2011 50,768 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

4 exhaust rubber mounts slightly perished

both front springs slightly corroded

engine has an oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

nearside inner cv boot leaking

power steering rack pipes slightly corroded

sump slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 49,493 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front slam pannel slightly corrodid

general underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 11 Feb 2009 49,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 49,188 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 49,185 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 48,932 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 48,921 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 48,583 miles

all brake hose ferrules slight corrosion

both rear tyres slight perished

Fail 27 Sep 2006 48,583 miles

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

all brake hose ferrules slight corrosion

both rear tyres slight perished

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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P269 SUW 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 P269 SUW, 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 P269 SUW registered?

P269 SUW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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