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P824 UTC

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

79,785 mi
Last recorded79,785 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP824 UTC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 79,785 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 79,785 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 79,334 miles

reverse lights not working

Fail 6 Mar 2025 79,333 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

reverse lights not working

Pass 26 Feb 2024 78,825 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s o/s sill bottom door corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 77,997 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 77,979 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 77,172 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 75,597 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 74,861 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 74,625 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light not working.

Fail 21 Mar 2019 74,619 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced EDGE NEAR FONT JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced UNDERSIDE OF DRIVERS DOOR STEP AREA/INNER SILL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced EDGE OF FRONT JACKING POINT. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive APPEARS TOBE A SLIGHT LEAK FROM SUMP AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,885 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 73,884 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front lower crossmember needs replacing. badly corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 73,161 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded above steering rack (2.3.2)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Under door step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Under front door step (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,438 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 71,230 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,374 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,517 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 67,517 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 64,889 miles

Slight oil leak from engine / gearbox

Fail 12 Mar 2012 64,889 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight oil leak from engine / gearbox

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,372 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 62,372 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 59,443 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 59,443 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 57,134 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 54,806 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 54,768 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 51,648 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 51,647 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P824 UTC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 P824 UTC, 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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P824 UTC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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