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P283 GRB

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

76,862 mi
Last recorded76,862 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 GRB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2025 76,862 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing/ battery mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing /wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and inner sill panel area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake hose inner wing mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 76,727 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded and repair required soon (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both metals corroded but covered in copper grease, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded, repair required soon (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 13 Sep 2023 76,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Slight bind

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Required soon (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 76,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Slight bind

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Required soon (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 76,361 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 76,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread de-laminated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 76,079 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 75,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 74,652 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 73,939 miles

Front Cross member corroded

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,521 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 71,989 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,536 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 66,637 miles

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

Slight n/s/r wheel bearing noise

Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,577 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s upper marker lights in-op. Slight rear bearing noise o/s and n/s. o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded.n/s/f flexible brake hoses perished.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 64,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f and o/s upper marker lights in-op. Slight rear bearing noise o/s and n/s. o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded.n/s/f flexible brake hoses perished.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 62,946 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 62,945 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leaks. slight rear bearing noise

Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,970 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

engine oil leaks.slight rear wheel bearing noise.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,416 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,518 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,607 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 48,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 45,894 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,421 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 39,130 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 35,804 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 34,998 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 34,997 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f upper brake hose perishing slightly

rear drums oval

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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P283 GRB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P283 GRB, 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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P283 GRB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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