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P121 HVN

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

82,145 mi
Last recorded82,145 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 HVN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 82,145 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 71,598 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 60,008 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 50,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 49,244 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 49,210 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 48,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 48,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 48,330 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,011 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,709 miles

Offside Front chassis leg and inner wing corroded outside prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,099 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,109 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 43,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 41,507 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 41,507 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 40,281 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 40,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,948 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,528 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 37,509 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,728 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,715 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 35,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,977 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,489 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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P121 HVN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P121 HVN, 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 P121 HVN registered?

P121 HVN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P121 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 HVN shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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