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P184 MOW

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

69,936 mi
Last recorded69,936 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 MOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 69,936 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 68,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2024 67,568 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 May 2024 67,568 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 65,597 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 65,592 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 63,361 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 57,686 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 57,686 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 54,731 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 54,717 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 50,977 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting rubbers perrished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front steering rack damp

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 50,977 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting rubbers perrished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front steering rack damp

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 47,722 miles

N/S/F outer cv boot leaking

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2018 47,722 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

N/S/F outer cv boot leaking

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2017 46,498 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 46,498 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

N/S/F outer cv boot leaking

N/S/R tyre perished on outer wall

Slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 26 Mar 2016 44,492 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe unions on rack (2.3.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 44,491 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake mec in rear brakes is not working (3.5.1k)

Nearside Outer All position lamps not working side marker lights down nearside not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working top marker light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement rear brakes seized on /binding (3.5.1k)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated cannot check rear bearings as rear brakes are seized on (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe unions on rack (2.3.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 44,396 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 44,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,012 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,841 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust mount unclipped

Fail 10 Apr 2013 41,839 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust mount unclipped

Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,094 miles

Offside side marker lights are not working

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,746 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,286 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 34,668 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 32,349 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 31,840 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 30,332 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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P184 MOW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 P184 MOW, 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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P184 MOW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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