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P61 ORV

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,274 mi
Last recorded105,274 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 105,274 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 across rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 105,239 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 across rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 105,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 104,543 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 104,248 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 95,265 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 91,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy + slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Fail 11 Mar 2021 91,857 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Pass 31 Jan 2020 89,402 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both noisy (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 86,652 miles

Nearside Front brake wear sensor wire snapped

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 85,986 miles

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire snapped

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2018 85,986 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire snapped

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 81,252 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 76,324 miles

engine covers fitted

engine oil leaks

sump pan corroded

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2015 71,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leaks

sump pan corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2015 71,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leaks

sump pan corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2014 71,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leaks and sump pan corroding

Fail 18 Feb 2014 71,735 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leaks and sump pan corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2013 66,122 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,644 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,619 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 60,406 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 55,962 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 55,951 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe kinked (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 53,847 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 49,761 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 46,865 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 46,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 ORV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P61 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 P61 ORV registered?

P61 ORV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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