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1997 Fiat Ducato 2.5L Diesel · P131 GRD

P131 GRD

1997 Fiat Ducato (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17/07/1997. Recorded mileage 70,531 miles. MOT valid until 02/04/2027.

Make & Model
FIAT DUCATO
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02/04/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
70,531 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02/04/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2500cc

P131 GRD Key Findings

  • 29 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
  • 70,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 11 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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P131 GRD Mileage History

  1. 19/06/200649,829 mi
  2. 18/06/200751,777 mi+1,948 mi
  3. 06/06/200853,203 mi+1,426 mi
  4. 09/06/200853,203 mi
  5. 10/09/200953,874 mi+671 mi
  6. 05/10/201254,233 mi+359 mi
  7. 20/12/201254,289 mi+56 mi
  8. 08/02/201458,185 mi+3,896 mi
  9. 06/02/201560,581 mi+2,396 mi
  10. 20/01/201662,057 mi+1,476 mi
  11. 22/01/201662,059 mi+2 mi
  12. 30/01/201762,807 mi+748 mi
  13. 10/02/201762,815 mi+8 mi
  14. 29/01/201863,689 mi+874 mi
  15. 07/03/201863,702 mi+13 mi
  16. 04/03/201964,409 mi+707 mi
  17. 02/03/202065,216 mi+807 mi
  18. 16/03/202065,218 mi+2 mi
  19. 08/03/202165,569 mi+351 mi
  20. 08/03/202165,569 mi
  21. 16/03/202266,369 mi+800 mi
  22. 22/03/202266,370 mi+1 mi
  23. 24/03/202366,653 mi+283 mi
  24. 04/04/202368,232 mi+1,579 mi
  25. 30/08/202367,543 mi-689 mi
  26. 03/04/202468,734 mi+1,191 mi
  27. 03/04/202468,734 mi
  28. 29/03/202570,003 mi+1,269 mi
  29. 01/04/202670,531 mi+528 mi

Average of roughly 1,046 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

P131 GRD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 16:34
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Fiat Ducato (P131 GRD) between June 2006 and April 2026.

The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Bodywork (16 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 40 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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