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P159 PGV

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,876 mi
Last recorded23,876 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 PGV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 23,876 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 234,901 miles

centre cooling fan tight

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 13 Aug 2007 234,901 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

centre cooling fan tight

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jul 2006 228,395 miles

all four tyres close to 1.6mm limit

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2005 222,484 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 222,096 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear & offside front tyres clos to limit

front indicators starting to fade

nearside mirror backing loose

offside headlamp slightly condensated

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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P159 PGV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P159 PGV, 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 P159 PGV registered?

P159 PGV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P159 PGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 PGV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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