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P838 SOO

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,870 mi
Last recorded61,870 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 SOO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 61,870 miles

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

exhaust rubber mounts split

Fail 5 Aug 2025 61,851 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working on wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by jacking point ( marked ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by jacking point ( marked ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts rubbing on tyre ( wires exposed ) (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

all exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2023 60,708 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 60,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 60,362 miles

Central Front Radiator support heavily corroded

Central Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Front N/S/F + O/S/F Headlamp washers inoperative

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Wiring for both front brake pad wear sensors insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner seal fractured, Nearly within 30cm of suspension prescribed area

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn un-evenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner seal fractured, Nearly within 30cm of suspension prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 60,362 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Upper and lower bushes also heavily worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Upper and lower bushes also heavily worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Radiator support heavily corroded

Front Headlamp washers inoperative

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Touching wheel and rubbing (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded (fractured) nearly within suspension prescribed area

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded (fractured) nearly within suspension prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 58,385 miles

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

advise slight corrosion on power steering pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2020 56,708 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 56,708 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 55,904 miles

advise corrosion on power steering pipes

Pass 10 Aug 2018 53,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear upper and lower shock bushes deteriorated both sides

Fail 9 Aug 2018 53,550 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear upper and lower shock bushes deteriorated both sides

Pass 7 Aug 2017 51,411 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 51,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 49,585 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack (2.3.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 49,584 miles

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

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack (2.3.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 46,503 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 46,415 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 43,390 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 41,361 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 39,201 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,851 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 38,442 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,914 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 31,555 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

reversing screen on dash is in A sweep zone

Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,362 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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P838 SOO is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P838 SOO, 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 P838 SOO registered?

P838 SOO is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P838 SOO shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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