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P291 GRB

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

69,332 mi
Last recorded69,332 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 GRB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 69,332 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 67,608 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 65,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 62,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre 7 years old / date stamp 2015.

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 59,858 miles

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

Nearside Front bumpstop perished

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 55,048 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush REAR UPPER SHACKLE BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 55,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE. (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively IN CONJUNCTION WITH WASHERS. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT / SPLIT TO CORDS AT OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose BLIND SPOT MIRROR. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush REAR UPPER SHACKLE BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 52,737 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 50,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Offside rear tyre perished and cracked at inner and outer sidewalls.

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 May 2017 50,161 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Offside rear tyre perished and cracked at inner and outer sidewalls.

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 47,574 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 45,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,512 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,167 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,273 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,299 miles

o/s wiper small split

Fail 21 Apr 2011 34,299 miles

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

o/s wiper small split

Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,174 miles

Coolant leak

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

corrosion o/s/f chassis

slight dent in n/s/r tyre valve

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,469 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,190 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front brake flexi hoses slight persishing

Fail 13 Jun 2007 363,719 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 363,719 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 30,834 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front cross member corroded

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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P291 GRB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P291 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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P291 GRB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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