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P505 TFL

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

54,718 mi
Last recorded54,718 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 54,718 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 54,696 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 53,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust mountings defective.......

power steering pipe corroded.......

Fail 20 Aug 2024 53,468 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Battery terminal (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts likely to hit exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres over 10 years of age

Exhaust mounting defective Multiple defective mounts not likely to detach (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat slightly lose on swivel mechanism

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 52,558 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all tyres over 10 years old

Pass 24 Aug 2022 52,162 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 51,097 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 50,062 miles

all wheel bearings have slight play

inner front wheel arches corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2020 50,061 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system across axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all wheel bearings have slight play

inner front wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 49,702 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 49,370 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 1 Jun 2017 49,370 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bobbins perished (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 6 May 2016 47,799 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 46,138 miles

slight blow/corrosion from centres box exhaust

very slight play in wheelbearings

Fail 5 May 2015 46,138 miles

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

slight blow/corrosion from centres box exhaust

very slight play in wheelbearings

Pass 7 May 2014 44,164 miles

slight play in all wheellbearings

Fail 6 May 2014 44,164 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubber missing but not insecure

slight play in all wheellbearings

Pass 9 Jul 2013 43,571 miles

slight play in front wheelbearings and osr

Fail 4 Jul 2013 43,571 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in front wheelbearings and osr

Pass 5 Jul 2012 41,765 miles

ns inner cv boot weeping grease out

power steering pipes corroded

slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

very small nick in osf lower ball joint rubber

Fail 3 Jul 2012 41,739 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ns inner cv boot weeping grease out

power steering pipes corroded

slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

very small nick in osf lower ball joint rubber

Pass 8 Jun 2011 40,666 miles

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

front cross member corroded

rad corroded and leaking

Fail 8 Jun 2011 40,666 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front cross member corroded

rad corroded and leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,104 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,220 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,187 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 37,686 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 37,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 36,112 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 TFL is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 P505 TFL, 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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P505 TFL is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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