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P534 HRC

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,512 mi
Last recorded68,512 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP534 HRC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 68,512 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 68,474 miles

Exhaust system insecure mountings split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Wipers not parking (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 68,417 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole in chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubbers about to snap (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 67,437 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including all associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 67,391 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including all associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 65,786 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 65,786 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 65,253 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 63,552 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 63,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 59,832 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 59,758 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,416 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,849 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 54,922 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 52,834 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 52,834 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 51,049 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,479 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 46,706 miles

o/s front tyre perished on walls

Fail 20 Nov 2009 46,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

o/s front tyre perished on walls

Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,331 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres perished,advise

sump pan corroded,advise

Pass 28 Nov 2006 43,236 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 43,236 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 43,142 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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P534 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 69.2%.

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 P534 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 P534 HRC registered?

P534 HRC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P534 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P534 HRC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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