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P715 ODT

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,718 mi
Last recorded84,718 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP715 ODT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 84,718 miles

Central 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))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 84,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 82,974 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 82,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 82,165 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 82,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 80,288 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 80,280 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 78,548 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 76,397 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 74,404 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 74,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 186,978 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both front springs corroded

both rear springs corroded

corrosion in exhaust system

oil sump pan slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2018 186,976 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective (x 3) affected by the operation of the nearside indicator (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both front springs corroded

both rear springs corroded

corrosion in exhaust system

oil sump pan slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 186,379 miles

Beam deflectors fitted to front headlamps

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Chassis area around clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable Pipes to steering rack (2.2.C.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 186,379 miles

Beam deflectors fitted to front headlamps

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Chassis area around clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable Pipes to steering rack (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 186,196 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes on rack (2.3.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 86,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember under radiator (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes on rack (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 185,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes on rack (2.3.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember under radiator (2.4.A.3)

headlamp beam converters fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 185,791 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour centre side marker shows white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes on rack (2.3.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember under radiator (2.4.A.3)

headlamp beam converters fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 185,780 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

centre ns side marker lamp has lens missing - white light showing

Fail 3 Oct 2014 185,771 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

centre ns side marker lamp has lens missing - white light showing

Pass 17 Jul 2013 185,267 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

front crossmember has slight corrosion

nearside side marker lamp lens missing (shows white light)

os centre side marker lamp inoperative

Fail 17 Jul 2013 185,262 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front crossmember has slight corrosion

nearside side marker lamp lens missing (shows white light)

os centre side marker lamp inoperative

Pass 31 Jul 2012 184,327 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

osf chassis rail end corroded at front crossmember

Pass 1 Aug 2011 182,148 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front cross-member rusty

no plate lights dim in operation

o/s/f chassis section rusty / holed

o/s/r sidelight weak light out-put

Fail 1 Aug 2011 182,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front cross-member rusty

no plate lights dim in operation

o/s/f chassis section rusty / holed

o/s/r sidelight weak light out-put

Pass 27 Apr 2010 177,618 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 177,613 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 174,765 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 170,765 miles

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

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

both front and offside rear tyres perished.

headlamp beam pattern straight.

Pass 14 May 2008 170,765 miles

both front and offside rear tyres perished.

headlamp beam pattern straight.

Pass 25 May 2007 166,845 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2007 166,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 163,646 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

oil leak

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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P715 ODT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P715 ODT, 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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P715 ODT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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