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P179 KOW

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,915 mi
Last recorded102,915 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 KOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 102,915 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 98,882 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 96,795 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 96,795 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 90,968 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 90,937 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened by jacking point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 88,399 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 88,382 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 88,114 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 87,602 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,501 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 87,414 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 85,132 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 82,269 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 79,506 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 79,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 73,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 73,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 71,356 miles

Corrosion of other brake pipes.

Fail 17 Dec 2007 71,355 miles

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

Corrosion of other brake pipes.

Pass 3 Jan 2007 64,145 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 64,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 56,862 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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P179 KOW is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 74,888 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 P179 KOW, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P179 KOW is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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