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P803 OAV

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,882 mi
Last recorded52,882 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 OAV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 52,882 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 46,120 miles

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE POOR CONDITION

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 39,233 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 31,611 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 27,265 miles

Nearside Front brake pad sensor damaged

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 27,265 miles

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad sensor damaged

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 18,413 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 18,411 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 11,715 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 11,523 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 10,644 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 9,654 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 8,266 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 6,900 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 6,455 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 6,450 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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P803 OAV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P803 OAV, 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 P803 OAV registered?

P803 OAV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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