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P54 ORV

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,265 mi
Last recorded57,265 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 ORV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 57,265 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 57,087 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 56,989 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 56,851 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 56,588 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 56,172 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides of vehicle ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides of this vehicle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 56,170 miles

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides of vehicle ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides of this vehicle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 55,574 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,483 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 52,670 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split in the centre (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

o/s/f tyre edges worn

Pass 28 Apr 2015 50,417 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

air filter housing insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2015 50,417 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

air filter housing insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,353 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 49,329 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,665 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 47,567 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 46,120 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,166 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,898 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 36,898 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 35,083 miles

oil leak from engine area †

Pass 18 Jan 2006 32,205 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Jan 2006 32,205 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r tyre perishing

slight play in steering rack

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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P54 ORV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P54 ORV, 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 P54 ORV registered?

P54 ORV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P54 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P54 ORV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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