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P535 HAU

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

89,967 mi
Last recorded89,967 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP535 HAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 89,967 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 89,958 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 89,715 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 89,550 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 88,511 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 84,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 81,818 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 81,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner turret holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step/ sill/ jacking point holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/ turret holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step, holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 79,497 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 79,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 78,610 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 78,610 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubber hangers perished , snapped or missing back section of exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 74,490 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 67,439 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear one exhaust rubber mounting broken but still supported

Pass 18 Feb 2017 66,011 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 66,007 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 mountings broken, 5 perished (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 9 Feb 2016 63,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

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

Rubber exhaust mountings in poor condition

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Feb 2015 60,279 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 56,731 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 52,991 miles

1.Corrosion to OSF jacking point,chassis,brake and suspension components. 2.Corrosion to Front crossmember and engine sump pan. 3.Corrosion to towbar. 4.NSR tyre sidewall perished.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 47,866 miles

(1)Light smoke from exhaust. (2)Exhaust system poor condition and damaged. Mountings badly corroded. (3)Corrosion to sump pan,front crossmember,metal brake pipes,OSF jacking point. (4)Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,866 miles

(1)Light smoke from exhaust. (2)Exhaust system poor condition and damaged. Mountings badly corroded. (3)Corrosion to sump pan,front crossmember,metal brake pipes,OSF jacking point. (4)Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,798 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 41,904 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,434 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,402 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 28,866 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,214 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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P535 HAU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P535 HAU, 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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P535 HAU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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