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P537 HAU

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

61,227 mi
Last recorded61,227 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

RegistrationP537 HAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 61,227 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 61,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 59,420 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 55,803 miles

Vehicle covered in underseal throughout the underside

Pass 27 Sep 2022 50,815 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 50,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 45,674 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 45,660 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all front [4] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both hand brake cable mounting points badly deteriorating keep under observation

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes across rear beam axle and front to rear coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both flexi mounting point corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Reversing light inoperative

Underside badly deteriorating keep under observation

Pass 15 Oct 2019 45,636 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front keep under observation (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Crossmember mounting point deteriorating

Reverse light inoperative

Vehicle underside badly deteriorating keep under observation

Fail 14 Oct 2019 45,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front keep under observation (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Crossmember mounting point deteriorating

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

Reverse light inoperative

Vehicle underside badly deteriorating keep under observation

Pass 10 Aug 2018 45,619 miles

All front flexi hoses ferrules badly deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Reversing light inoperative

Offside Front Brake pipe mounting points inner wheel arch deteriorating

Offside Front Upper Marker light inoperative

Vehicle underside deteriorating keep under observation

Fail 6 Aug 2018 45,617 miles

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

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

All front flexi hoses ferrules badly deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Reversing light inoperative

Offside Front Brake pipe mounting points inner wheel arch deteriorating

Offside Front Upper Marker light inoperative

Vehicle underside deteriorating keep under observation

Pass 25 Jul 2017 45,221 miles

front flexible brake pipe brackets are corroded

front high level side lamps inoperative

o/s & n/s front flexible brake pipe ferrules are corroded

power steering pipes are corroded

some front metal brake pipes are corroded

there is quite a bit of rust under this vehicle it should all be kept under observation

Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,203 miles

general structural corrosion present requires strict monitoring

o/s & n/s front metal brake pipes are corroded

rear suspension hanger brackets corroded

sill and chassis leg corrosion advancing requiring strict monitoring

some exhaust rubbers are missing

some power steering pipes are quite badly corroded

wiring close to rear suspension requires tidying up

Pass 31 Jul 2015 44,428 miles

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

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

both front top marker lamps not working

drivers step and sill coroded and holed

Fail 29 Jul 2015 44,428 miles

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both front top marker lamps not working

drivers step and sill coroded and holed

Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,112 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

brake pipes coated in grease,unable to do full check

exhaust rubber mount missing

nearside front top marker lamp inoperative

Fail 11 Jun 2014 44,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

brake pipes coated in grease,unable to do full check

exhaust rubber mount missing

nearside front top marker lamp inoperative

Pass 11 Jun 2013 43,184 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

o/s/f step corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 12 Jun 2012 40,431 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 35,590 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 31,940 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 31,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,268 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,024 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

under side of vehicle very rusty and dry

Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,379 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,474 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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P537 HAU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P537 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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What year was P537 HAU registered?

P537 HAU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P537 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P537 HAU shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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