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P142 VGS

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,472 mi
Last recorded70,472 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 VGS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 70,472 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 70,454 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obstruction (0.1 (b))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 69,614 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 66,907 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 66,844 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.81 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 61% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable bike rack pole (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 66,672 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 65,845 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 65,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength foot step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength foot step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 65,614 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 65,147 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 64,286 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 62,806 miles

Front cross member corroaded

Fail 10 Aug 2016 62,806 miles

Front cross member corroaded

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 62,287 miles

Advise offside front tyre cracking on its outer side wall

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 62,287 miles

Advise offside front tyre cracking on its outer side wall

Pass 8 Aug 2014 61,477 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,303 miles

Battery tray corroded

Coolant leak

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

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

Front crossmember corroded

Inspect rear brakes

N/S washer jet weak

O/S/F tyre splitting

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2014 61,303 miles

Battery tray corroded

Coolant leak

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

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

Front crossmember corroded

Inspect rear brakes

N/S washer jet weak

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

O/S/F tyre splitting

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,535 miles

inspect all brakes

Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,702 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

injection pump damp by spindle

Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,786 miles

Oil leak

battery carrier corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,662 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 50,904 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 49,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

battery tray slight corrosion

Pass 11 May 2007 45,625 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 41,626 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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P142 VGS is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P142 VGS, 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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P142 VGS is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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