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P122 HVN

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,919 mi
Last recorded57,919 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 HVN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 57,919 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 57,883 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 57,138 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 56,711 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 56,711 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 56,809 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 55,801 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 55,484 miles

front cross member corroded

n/s front wheel bearing noisy but not rough

Pass 5 Jun 2014 54,536 miles

both front and rear number plated delaminating.

both front wiperblades splitting.

corrosion located on vehicle suspension and exhaust.

corrosion located under vehicle body and on chassis.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,860 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 52,856 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

exhaust rear downpipe facing upwards

Pass 8 Feb 2012 51,655 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front crossmember corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2012 51,654 miles

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

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

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,362 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 May 2009 50,362 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 49,715 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering pipes on ram slighty corroded

Pass 22 May 2007 48,556 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall starting to crack slightly

offside front brake disc corroding slightly on outer surface

power steering pipes at rack corroding

slight wear from steering rack on offside

Pass 23 Jun 2006 47,567 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rusty & baffles noisey

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

oil sump pan rusty

power steering pipes slightly corroded

under radiator chassis rusty

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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P122 HVN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P122 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 P122 HVN registered?

P122 HVN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P122 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P122 HVN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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