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P540 HRC

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,841 mi
Last recorded99,841 miles
Recorded on31 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 HRC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2026 99,841 miles

Hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 30 May 2025 98,713 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 98,683 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front inner step

Pass 25 Apr 2023 96,416 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 94,577 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 92,304 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 91,167 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 88,421 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 88,421 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 87,421 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 84,695 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 83,877 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 80,510 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 78,389 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front suspension corroded

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 24 Jul 2012 78,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs rusty

front chasse rusty n.s and o/s

front suspension rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2011 78,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 78,353 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 68,201 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 68,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 61,216 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 50,070 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 50,068 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust blowing.

Grease to o/s cv boot.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 35,598 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 35,598 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P540 HRC 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 75%.

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 P540 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 P540 HRC registered?

P540 HRC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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