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P303 SPP

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

50,371 mi
Last recorded50,371 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 SPP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2026 50,371 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 50,342 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 50,276 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 50,204 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 48,561 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 48,560 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s/f door step and outriger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s and o/s floor pans slightly corroded and n/s and o/s out riggers slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2020 48,451 miles

nearside and offside front floors corroded

nearside and offside rear outriggers corroded

nearside rear brakes binding

Pass 21 Sep 2018 48,343 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 48,343 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 47,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion door seal (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 47,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion door seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 45,926 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,922 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 41,883 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 39,671 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 37,785 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 37,785 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 36,537 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 35,380 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust mount starting to wear

Pass 22 May 2009 34,029 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 32,756 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 31,254 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 29,588 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 29,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 28,847 miles

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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P303 SPP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc 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 P303 SPP, 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 P303 SPP registered?

P303 SPP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P303 SPP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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