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P83 OPO

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

83,742 mi
Last recorded83,742 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 OPO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 83,742 miles

Exhaust boxes corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

all exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 12 May 2022 82,592 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

general heavy underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2022 82,577 miles

Exhaust system insecure all rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by radiator support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure loose on mounting bolts (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture corroded & leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

general heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 20 May 2020 77,745 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security radiator support mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

cab underbody corroded

exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 19 May 2020 77,739 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security radiator support mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

cab underbody corroded

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 14 Sep 2018 75,050 miles

Exhaust corroded

Slight underside corrosion

Subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 75,024 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust corroded and mounting rubbers perished

Slight underside corrosion

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Read bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 73,488 miles

Exhaust outer casing corroded

Steering rack metal hydraulic pipes corroded

Subframe and associated components corroded but not excessive recommend wax oyl treatment

Fail 7 Jul 2017 73,478 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Exhaust outer casing corroded

Oil leak Possible sump rotten requires clean off ()

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

Steering rack metal hydraulic pipes corroded

Subframe and associated components corroded but not excessive recommend wax oyl treatment

Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 72,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks in the outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks in the outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 71,560 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brakes pipes painted in grease

Fail 18 Feb 2015 71,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

rear brakes pipes painted in grease

Pass 21 Feb 2014 69,809 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering rack pipes rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2014 69,809 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Steering rack pipes rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

centre exhaust has two rubbers missing

Fail 11 Feb 2012 65,830 miles

1 x centre exhaust bracket snapped

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 65,830 miles

1 x centre exhaust bracket snapped

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 63,861 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 63,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,243 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 61,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 58,479 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 54,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 54,221 miles

Centre Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 52,808 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 52,806 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 52,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 50,869 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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P83 OPO is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 P83 OPO, 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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P83 OPO is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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