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P787 TDM

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

60,411 mi
Last recorded60,411 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP787 TDM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 60,411 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 60,368 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 59,761 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 59,761 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 58,410 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 56,834 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 56,822 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 56,370 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 56,367 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 53,992 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,571 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust is deteriorated, no leaks at time of test

Fail 1 Sep 2017 51,570 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust is deteriorated, no leaks at time of test

Fail 10 Jul 2017 51,377 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (rear) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings within prescribed area of lower seatbelt mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front vehicle patch repairs and underseal

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 50,331 miles

centre exhaust is deteriorated, no leaks at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2015 49,821 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 48,645 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 48,645 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 47,012 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 47,012 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,611 miles

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

n/s/f body holed adj to jacking point

Fail 31 Jul 2012 46,611 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f body holed adj to jacking point

Pass 22 Jul 2011 44,726 miles

body corroded adj to n/s/f body mounting

Fail 22 Jul 2011 44,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body corroded adj to n/s/f body mounting

Pass 8 Jul 2010 44,275 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,584 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,981 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 39,188 miles

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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P787 TDM 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 67.9%.

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 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 P787 TDM, 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 P787 TDM registered?

P787 TDM is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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