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P524 HRC

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,628 mi
Last recorded84,628 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 HRC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 84,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front Door step slight corrosion

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 84,624 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount and strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front door step slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2025 82,329 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe that runs front to rear just behind the front sub frame corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 79,344 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 76,199 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 75,281 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 73,984 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 73,984 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 72,040 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 70,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 70,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 69,266 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inner tread

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,088 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 68,061 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported around drivers door (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,984 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 66,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,557 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 64,557 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,463 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,658 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,956 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 61,770 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 60,281 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 59,588 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 58,821 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 58,687 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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P524 HRC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P524 HRC, 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 P524 HRC registered?

P524 HRC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P524 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 HRC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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