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P148 RGV

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,092 mi
Last recorded196,092 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 RGV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 196,092 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 185,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2011 177,157 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 177,157 miles

Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 4 May 2010 168,441 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 168,441 miles

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 160,241 miles

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

o/s/f brake hose bracket fitted incorrectly

Fail 30 Apr 2009 160,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

o/s/f brake hose bracket fitted incorrectly

Pass 30 Apr 2008 153,233 miles

o/s/f seat belt slow to recoil n/s/r brake slightly tight

Pass 4 May 2007 148,966 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 144,316 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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P148 RGV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P148 RGV, 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 P148 RGV registered?

P148 RGV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P148 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P148 RGV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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