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P881 UBH

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

85,558 mi
Last recorded85,558 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 UBH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 85,558 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front cross member has corrosion

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack pipes corroded

Suspension components corroded

Vehicle heavily undersealed all over underbody including some suspension components

Pass 29 Jul 2024 83,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroding

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front chassis/body corroded and holed

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroding and near engine mounting

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to underside components

exhaust system corroding thin around welded joints but secure at time of test

front cross member corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 80,215 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Coil springs both left and right slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner nearside wing corroded and areas but ok at present.

Front Inner offside wing corroding in some areas. ok at present

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe x1 corroded and pitted slightly. ok at present. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe x1 corroded and slight pitting (at limits) ok at present. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside washers slightly poor but still working.

Pass 18 Jul 2022 78,023 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/chassis ect (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 78,013 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing under battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/chassis ect (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 74,492 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing chassis ect (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front cross member/radiator mount starting to corrode

Fail 7 Jul 2021 74,487 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing chassis ect (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front cross member/radiator mount starting to corrode

Pass 7 Aug 2020 71,530 miles

Offside Front inner wing ect starting to corrode

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 71,523 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner wing ect starting to corrode

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 68,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 66,050 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 66,044 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,653 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,765 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 58,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 55,205 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,643 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 51,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,225 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 48,225 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 46,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,184 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2011 44,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,487 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,903 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 37,903 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 35,708 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 35,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 33,787 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,441 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 27,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P881 UBH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 P881 UBH, 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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P881 UBH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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