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P61 OPO

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,782 mi
Last recorded82,782 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 OPO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 82,782 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers have perished (6.1.2 (a))

unable to inspect front and rear brake pads due to wheel covers

Pass 4 Apr 2025 81,105 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to inspect front brake pads

Pass 16 Apr 2024 80,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

unable to visually inspect front brake pads

Pass 26 Apr 2023 78,201 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 78,163 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 76,501 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 76,501 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 75,708 miles

radiator carrier corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2021 75,708 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Front upper marker light not working

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

radiator carrier corroded

upper offside marker lamp not working

Pass 5 Jul 2019 75,185 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 74,676 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,317 miles

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

Offside Front Upper marker light not working

Rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2017 74,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper marker light not working

Rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2016 73,509 miles

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

both outer sill corroded at rear

Fail 27 Jul 2016 73,509 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

both outer sill corroded at rear

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,203 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 72,321 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

pipes on steering rack badly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 70,814 miles

n/s/r tyre perished on side wall

Fail 29 Jul 2013 70,814 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished on side wall

Pass 24 Jul 2012 69,034 miles

advise on perished n/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2012 69,034 miles

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

advise on perished n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,522 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)

advise on badly perished n/s/f tyre.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 65,852 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f wiper slightly split

Fail 19 Jul 2010 65,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f wiper slightly split

Pass 3 Aug 2009 63,611 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 63,555 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 63,312 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 63,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 600,700 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 60,661 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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P61 OPO is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P61 OPO, 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 P61 OPO registered?

P61 OPO is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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