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P738 VFC

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,717 mi
Last recorded47,717 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 VFC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 47,717 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 46,953 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

cprrosion underside

Pass 24 Aug 2023 46,233 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches , inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on braking , suspension components and underside of vehicle

wipers worn

Fail 24 Aug 2023 46,233 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches , inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on braking , suspension components and underside of vehicle

wipers worn

Pass 24 Mar 2022 44,328 miles

underside has undergone welding

underside slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2021 43,888 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front battery tray rusted

Front n/s and o/s under step rusted and hold but not structural

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s front chassis under wheel arch by brake pipe mountain (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 43,885 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation rear brake imbalance (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s front chassis under bonnet rusted and hold (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front battery tray rusted

Front n/s and o/s under step rusted and hold but not structural

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s front chassis under wheel arch by brake pipe mountain (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 43,163 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front n/s and o/s front steps rusted

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 41,654 miles

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

Slight Play In Wheel Bearings.

Fail 25 Jun 2018 41,654 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Slight Play In Wheel Bearings.

Pass 17 Jun 2017 40,283 miles

Corrosion to Underside Of Vehicle And Suspension Components.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Engine Oil Leak From Sump. ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 39,412 miles

Front advice n/s and o/s floor to chassis rusted

oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2016 39,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear Service brake indicates brake judder n/s and o/s (3.7.D.1)

Front advice n/s and o/s floor to chassis rusted

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 38,614 miles

motorhome a bit dirty underneath

o/s/f shock has slight misting of oil

oil leak

various small areas of surface corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2015 38,614 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

motorhome a bit dirty underneath

o/s/f shock has slight misting of oil

oil leak

various small areas of surface corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2014 38,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2014 38,129 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,569 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 37,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 37,103 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Jul 2012 37,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Aug 2011 36,916 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 36,915 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,608 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 35,607 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 32,864 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,596 miles

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

Slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 9 Aug 2007 28,126 miles

rear exhaust pipe corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front lower cross member corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2005 26,703 miles

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

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

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

front and rear tyres are different sizes

service and hand brake efficiecies near minimum

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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P738 VFC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc 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 P738 VFC, 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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P738 VFC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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