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P486 GRD

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,374 mi
Last recorded83,374 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 GRD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 83,374 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 81,538 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2024 81,536 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill /inner drivers step rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 80,241 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 78,965 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 75,785 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

battery tray corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2021 75,119 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubbers broken, cracked/perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

battery tray corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 73,396 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 72,972 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 72,163 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 69,758 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,715 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 69,302 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 68,808 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 68,348 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 67,815 miles

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

nsr tyre shows cracks to side wall but not cords could be seen

Fail 14 Feb 2011 67,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nsr tyre shows cracks to side wall but not cords could be seen

Pass 6 Mar 2010 67,456 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 67,153 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 66,020 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all wheel bearings slight play

engine oil leak

o/s/f top marker light n/w

Pass 4 Mar 2008 66,020 miles

all wheel bearings slight play

engine oil leak

o/s/f top marker light n/w

Pass 6 Feb 2008 65,866 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 57,674 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 55,914 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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P486 GRD is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P486 GRD, 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 P486 GRD registered?

P486 GRD is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is P486 GRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P486 GRD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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