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P329 GRC

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,803 mi
Last recorded133,803 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP329 GRC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 133,803 miles

front cross member corroded, recommend replacement

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of vehicle to rear vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner osf inner wheel arch corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

battery tray corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2025 133,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam pattern going wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of vehicle to rear vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner osf inner wheel arch corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

battery tray corroded

front cross member corroded, recommend replacement

Pass 3 May 2024 132,981 miles

1 x n/s side marker not working

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of vehicle to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure near to engine mount (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Front crossmember corroded, recommend replacement

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 Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside beam image criteria just met

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside beam image criteria just met

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 132,971 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating failed to reach fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215 75 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 x n/s side marker not working

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of vehicle to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure near to engine mount (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Front crossmember corroded, recommend replacement

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 Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside beam image criteria just met

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside beam image criteria just met

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 130,306 miles

2x exhaust rubbers split/ missing but exhaust adequately supported

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded also covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front crossmember corroded. recommend replacement

slight corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

wipers starting to smear and judder

Fail 15 Mar 2023 130,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

2x exhaust rubbers split/ missing but exhaust adequately supported

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded also covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front crossmember corroded. recommend replacement

slight corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

wipers starting to smear and judder

Pass 22 Dec 2021 129,828 miles

1x exhaust rubber missing

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

front cross member corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 3 Dec 2021 129,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

1 exhaust rubber missing

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 128,307 miles

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

3x exhaust rubbers broken/missing, exhaust still currently secure but requires attention

3x exhaust rubbers perished and splitting, advise requires attention

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

battery loose in carrier

brake fluid level on min mark

coolant level below min mark

corrosion in o/s/f wheel arch

front anti roll bar bush's perished

measured vehicle weight on brake tester indicates vehicle is weighing just over gvw

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken

n/s/f side marker lamp inop

o/s/r top side marker light partly obscured by the awning and door light, advise light to be moved or additional light to be fitted below it

rear spring assister airbags flat

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Nov 2020 128,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

3x exhaust rubbers broken/missing, exhaust still currently secure but requires attention

3x exhaust rubbers perished and splitting, advise requires attention

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

battery loose in carrier

brake fluid level on min mark

coolant level below min mark

corrosion in o/s/f wheel arch

front anti roll bar bush's perished

measured vehicle weight on brake tester indicates vehicle is weighing just over gvw

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken

n/s/f side marker lamp inop

o/s/r top side marker light partly obscured by the awning and door light, advise light to be moved or additional light to be fitted below it

rear spring assister airbags flat

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 30 May 2019 124,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front side marker lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 120,411 miles

All brake pipes from front to rear; covered in thick black grease/sealant- not testable

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 115,697 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 110,654 miles

7pin towbar fitted could not be tested

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

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

Rear brake pipes covered in under seal could not be tested

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 103,265 miles

7 pin towbar socket could not be tested pass/advise

brake pipes under vehicle covered with under sealant could not be tested pass/advise

Pass 10 Apr 2014 98,442 miles

7 pin towbar socket could not be tested pass/advise

brake pipes under the vehicle are coevered with sealant could not be tested pass/advise

Pass 20 Apr 2013 92,954 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 89,410 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 86,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 86,294 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 81,823 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 81,823 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 6 Apr 2009 77,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 72,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 67,842 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s window broken

rear upper marker lights broken

Fail 26 Mar 2007 67,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s window broken

rear upper marker lights broken

Fail 20 Mar 2007 67,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

front pads are quite low

oil level low

rear reflectors on either side are damaged but there are reflectors in the lens's

slight play both rear wheel bearings

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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P329 GRC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P329 GRC, 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 P329 GRC registered?

P329 GRC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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