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P371 GPF

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,509 mi
Last recorded149,509 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 GPF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 149,509 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 149,509 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 147,360 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 147,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 138,676 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 134,964 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 134,964 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 127,735 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 Chips in lower glass. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 127,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up on right side of beam image. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up on right side of beam image. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 Chips in lower glass. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 127,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 26 May 2020 127,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning offside side markers (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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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P371 GPF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P371 GPF, 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 P371 GPF registered?

P371 GPF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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