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P917 BUB

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

202,026 mi
Last recorded202,026 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP917 BUB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 202,026 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 198,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 196,711 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 191,857 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 190,021 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 190,010 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective x4 rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 186,519 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 184,625 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers judder

Fail 11 Mar 2020 184,625 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front wipers judder

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 181,186 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 176,236 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 176,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 171,096 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 163,087 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 157,750 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 152,334 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 138,189 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2011 126,197 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 112,027 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 112,027 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 101,596 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 90,473 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 190,473 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 86,363 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 86,363 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 81,289 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 81,289 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 81,164 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 81,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 73,740 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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P917 BUB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P917 BUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P917 BUB registered?

P917 BUB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P917 BUB shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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