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P51 ORV

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,724 mi
Last recorded49,724 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 ORV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 49,724 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 48,898 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 47,646 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 45,326 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 44,327 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 42,964 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 41,927 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 65,534 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 40,260 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 39,769 miles

Minor corrosion to some steel brake pipes

Sump corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 38,477 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 36,160 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 36,160 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,565 miles

cross member below radiator corroding

Fail 26 Mar 2015 35,565 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cross member below radiator corroding

Fail 2 Apr 2014 33,873 miles

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

front cross member corroded

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2014 33,873 miles

front cross member corroded

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 1 May 2013 32,803 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 30,965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,965 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 27,528 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 23,513 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 22,244 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 22,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,895 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 18,925 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 18,925 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 18,599 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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P51 ORV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P51 ORV, 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 P51 ORV registered?

P51 ORV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P51 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P51 ORV shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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