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P522 GRR

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

52,411 mi
Last recorded52,411 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 GRR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 52,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member/radiator support corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 52,370 miles

brake load sensing valve arm rusted

rear coil springs rusted

Fail 12 Jul 2023 52,368 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake load sensing valve arm rusted

rear coil springs rusted

Pass 14 Jul 2022 52,307 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

battery tray corroded

Pass 27 May 2021 51,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2021 51,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing,hot fumes blowing on to wood (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear bumper bars sticking out,but no sharp edges

battery tray corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 51,563 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery tray corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,270 miles

Front cross member under rad corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery tray corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2018 51,270 miles

Front cross member under rad corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery tray corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2017 50,357 miles

Both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Apr 2017 50,357 miles

Both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking outer wall

Nearside Rear top cab light out

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre cracking outer wall

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 50,087 miles

Battery insecure no clamp tray corroded (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking outer wall

Nearside Rear top cab light out

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre cracking outer wall

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 48,963 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 48,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 46,806 miles

exhaust tail pipe corerowed

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 28 May 2012 42,594 miles

power steering pipe rubbing on chassis frame

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2011 42,368 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 39,478 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 18 Mar 2010 39,478 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 4 Apr 2009 38,239 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 37,114 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 35,061 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 32,293 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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P522 GRR is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P522 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 P522 GRR registered?

P522 GRR is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 April 1997.

Is P522 GRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P522 GRR shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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