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P149 VGS

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,969 mi
Last recorded107,969 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 VGS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 107,969 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 107,969 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 104,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 104,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 100,218 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 96,294 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 89,435 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 84,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 84,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 77,178 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 77,178 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 69,329 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 63,962 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 63,962 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 56,909 miles

advise condition of both steering rack gaitors

Pass 14 Feb 2008 52,814 miles

Condition of wiper blades

Engine oil leak

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

Wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2007 48,843 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 46,183 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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P149 VGS is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P149 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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P149 VGS is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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