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P516 GRR

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,795 mi
Last recorded48,795 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 GRR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 48,795 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 48,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section after silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 47,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 47,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 47,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 46,620 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 46,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 45,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx. 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx. 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 45,707 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 45,707 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 45,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 44,984 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 44,298 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 43,695 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 42,764 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 41,648 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,652 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 36,563 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 34,223 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 33,843 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 27,401 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 11 May 2006 24,315 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking on side wall

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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P516 GRR is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P516 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 P516 GRR registered?

P516 GRR is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P516 GRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 GRR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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