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P272 GHC

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

160,285 mi
Last recorded160,285 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 GHC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 160,285 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 25 Mar 2025 159,827 miles

vehicle under sealed

Pass 20 Mar 2024 159,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 159,088 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 158,136 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 157,082 miles

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2020 145,678 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 145,677 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Bottom steering UJ worn to excess (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 141,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stops perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 141,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stops perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 138,300 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 136,197 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 136,177 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 129,812 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 127,730 miles

Oil leak

chassis undersealed

Pass 13 Aug 2013 124,646 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 124,646 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 114,812 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 114,812 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 111,872 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 111,872 miles

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 107,286 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 100,018 miles

front cross member seriously corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2009 100,018 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front cross member seriously corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2008 90,286 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 84,884 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 84,884 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 82,487 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 82,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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P272 GHC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 P272 GHC, 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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P272 GHC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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