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P501 VRH

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,794 mi
Last recorded88,794 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 VRH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 88,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 May 2026 88,794 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 88,773 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroding

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroding

Fail 16 Jun 2025 88,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroding

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 21 May 2024 88,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 May 2024 88,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 87,379 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 87,379 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 86,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight play in O/S inner steering joint

some surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 17 Jun 2022 86,351 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight play in O/S inner steering joint

some surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 18 May 2020 78,049 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

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

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

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

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

Fail 11 May 2020 78,045 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

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

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 69,281 miles

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

lower rear shock absorber bushes worn

slight play in N/S rear wheel bearing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

various surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 31 Oct 2018 69,241 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill heavily corroded behind plastic body panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

N/S front chassis corroded outside of prescribed area under bonnet

N/S front inner arch heavily corroded outside of prescribed area

O/S front chassis corroded outside of prescribed area under bonnet

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

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

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

lower rear shock absorber bushes worn

slight play in N/S rear wheel bearing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

various surface corrosion under vehicle

O/S front cross member heavily corroded and detached

Pass 13 Mar 2018 68,185 miles

Front both brakes fluctuate slightly

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

Offside Front front cross member mounting point badly corroded

holes in both front chassis rails due to corrosion (top under bonnet)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 68,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front both brakes fluctuate slightly

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

Offside Front front cross member mounting point badly corroded

holes in both front chassis rails due to corrosion (top under bonnet)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 66,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly miss shaped but no damage to casing found

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak sump very corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2017 66,369 miles

Battery insecure tray very corroded (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly miss shaped but no damage to casing found

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak sump very corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 63,625 miles

Battery tray is slightly corroded & battery secured with rope.

Corrosiuon at o/s/f body close to front cross member fitting , not structural.

N/s/r shock absorber lower bush slightly worn.

Fail 27 Feb 2016 63,625 miles

Battery tray is slightly corroded & battery secured with rope.

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

Corrosiuon at o/s/f body close to front cross member fitting , not structural.

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/s/r shock absorber lower bush slightly worn.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 61,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,232 miles

Both Front tyres are perishing and cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,312 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres perished and cracked between inner tread blocks but no cords visible at this time

offside rear top marker lamp not working

slight brake bind at nearside front wheel

Fail 16 Apr 2013 55,312 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres perished and cracked between inner tread blocks but no cords visible at this time

offside rear top marker lamp not working

slight brake bind at nearside front wheel

Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,805 miles

Front brake discs lipped and corroded

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brakes imbalanced at 26%

Fail 12 Apr 2012 52,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake discs lipped and corroded

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brakes imbalanced at 26%

Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,457 miles

Front brake discs are pitted and corroded

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)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 51,457 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs are pitted and corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,798 miles

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)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 49,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

parkbrake travel high but not yet to travel stop

Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,182 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

headlight covers fitted

o/s wiper blade a little hard advise replacing soon

o/s/r roof marker light inop

parkbrake travel high but not yet to travel stop

Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,110 miles

Oil leak from sump area (poss sump rusted.

Fail 28 Feb 2008 46,110 miles

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

Oil leak from sump area (poss sump rusted.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 42,892 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 42,892 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 39,910 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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P501 VRH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P501 VRH, 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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P501 VRH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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