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P521 YWX

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

36,901 mi
Last recorded36,901 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 YWX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 36,901 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 35,721 miles

Offside Front area around engine mount corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2025 35,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front area around engine mount corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 34,096 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 34,084 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member/ radiator support/ front tow eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 32,660 miles

Radiator support corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 32,646 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Radiator support corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 31,246 miles

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

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

radiator support cross member rusty

Pass 11 May 2021 29,172 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 29,172 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 29,117 miles

Nearside Front Upper marker light

Offside Rear Upper marker light

Pass 5 Mar 2019 28,936 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 28,936 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 28,537 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 28,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 28,127 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 28,126 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 27,764 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 27,758 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,000 miles

both front tyres perishing

Fail 10 Mar 2015 27,001 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,570 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 26,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,017 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 26,017 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,341 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,811 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,682 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,950 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,863 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 21,024 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 20,223 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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P521 YWX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 P521 YWX, 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 P521 YWX registered?

P521 YWX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P521 YWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P521 YWX shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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