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P505 GRR

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,437 mi
Last recorded19,437 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 GRR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 19,437 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 19,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

radiator carrier corroded

Pass 20 May 2023 18,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rad support corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 17,618 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 15,322 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 12,393 miles

radiator mount corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 11,800 miles

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

radiator support rotten

Fail 28 Jul 2015 11,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

radiator support rotten

Pass 28 Jul 2014 11,157 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 11,067 miles

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

front lower cross member corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 10,592 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 9,498 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 8,327 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 9 Jul 2009 8,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2008 8,284 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2005 7,411 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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P505 GRR is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P505 GRR, 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 P505 GRR registered?

P505 GRR is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P505 GRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P505 GRR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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