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P721 MRP

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,522 mi
Last recorded70,522 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 MRP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 70,522 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 69,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill has corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 69,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill has corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 67,755 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged both brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 66,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing at front Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective All O-rings Perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both Hose's (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 66,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Insecure (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing at front Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective All O-rings Perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both Hose's (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 64,219 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 62,852 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 62,844 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (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

Offside Rear Handbrake out of balance

Pass 30 Jun 2020 61,323 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 61,323 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 60,219 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 60,205 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 57,154 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 57,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid working but not hitting windscreen (8.2.3)

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,741 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 55,676 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside rear tyre tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,804 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 53,804 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,673 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 50,598 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front inner whel arches/door steps heavily undersealed

Pass 2 May 2012 47,899 miles

Corrosion to offside step area,outside seat belt prescribed area

Pass 4 May 2011 45,556 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 43,653 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 41,365 miles

handbrake travel high

slight bind nearside rear brake

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

wipers slight smearing

Pass 14 May 2008 38,421 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 35,169 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 31,877 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 31,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 May 2006 31,877 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

wiring loom cable tied to metal brake pipes

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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P721 MRP 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 66.7%.

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 P721 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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P721 MRP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 March 1997.

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