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P720 MRP

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,043 mi
Last recorded73,043 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP720 MRP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 73,043 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 73,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSISE HOLD (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 71,971 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 71,971 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill hold (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing hold (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 70,602 miles

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

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

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

under body covered in underseal

Fail 5 Oct 2023 70,602 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill hold (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting subframe corroded and hold (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

brakes not tested due to cluch slipping

underbody coverd in underseal

Pass 27 Oct 2022 68,868 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 65,546 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))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 64,024 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 60,499 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,753 miles

n/s brake pipe rusting

rust to sills ,floors and n/s frt inner arch

slight play n/s frt lower ball joint

Pass 22 Apr 2017 56,649 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 56,642 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 54,271 miles

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

rust to sills and frt chassis

Fail 24 Apr 2015 51,592 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,592 miles

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

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

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,203 miles

exhaust rusting

powersteering pipes rusting

rust to floors

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Apr 2013 46,755 miles

exhaust rusting

n/s frt brake disc scored and worn

power steering pipes rusting

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Apr 2012 43,786 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,227 miles

surface corrosion underside, radiator bracket corroded, slight play front hub

Fail 6 Apr 2011 41,227 miles

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

surface corrosion underside, radiator bracket corroded, slight play front hub

Pass 24 Jun 2010 37,521 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,933 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 33,903 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,640 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,322 miles

Bonnet safety catch not working.

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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P720 MRP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P720 MRP, 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 P720 MRP registered?

P720 MRP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P720 MRP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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