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P298 GRB

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,496 mi
Last recorded62,496 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 GRB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 62,496 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 61,752 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 59,955 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 58,928 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 57,084 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 54,570 miles

Front slight leak from diesel leak off pipes ( Minor)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 54,570 miles

Front slight leak from diesel leak off pipes ( Minor)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 53,064 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2x bothsides ( perished only) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 53,064 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2x bothsides ( perished only) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 52,097 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play 2x bothsides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front to rear exhaust various joints corroded - no leaks

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 51,222 miles

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

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

engine oil leake from rear off engine

Pass 3 Aug 2016 49,872 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 46,223 miles

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

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jul 2014 45,170 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,495 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 44,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,990 miles

n/s/f disc in poor cond

Pass 7 Apr 2010 40,034 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)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 40,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 37,668 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,668 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 35,508 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 31,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P298 GRB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P298 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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What year was P298 GRB registered?

P298 GRB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P298 GRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P298 GRB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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