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P317 GRB

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,811 mi
Last recorded92,811 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 GRB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 92,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle is undersealed under step

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2025 92,808 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 30cm of a mounting including jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Close to subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle is undersealed under step

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 91,813 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General age related corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 90,286 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under vehicle corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 89,199 miles

Cannot assess life of pads all round, have advised presenter.

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 5 Feb 2021 87,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General surface corrosion under vehicle

could not assess pads

Fail 5 Feb 2021 87,513 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General surface corrosion under vehicle

could not assess pads

Pass 25 Feb 2020 86,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2019 83,104 miles

Multiple areas of general of surface corrosion underside of car.

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All around. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 80,542 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 78,174 miles

Nearside Front coil spring carroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2017 78,163 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer bodysill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch x3 places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer bodysill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch x2 places (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 76,421 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,777 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 70,955 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 68,000 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2013 67,979 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 64,699 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2012 64,679 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 61,153 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 61,131 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 58,245 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 54,391 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 54,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 49,629 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2007 44,515 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 40,681 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 40,681 miles

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

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

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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P317 GRB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P317 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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P317 GRB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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