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P188 YHG

1997 Fiat Ducato

Multi-colour Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

70,384 mi
Last recorded70,384 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 YHG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 70,384 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leg at end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

wipers poor

Pass 16 Dec 2024 68,719 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 67,280 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 64,492 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 60,819 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 59,142 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 59,142 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Chassis corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 57,474 miles

front lower cross member corroded

n/s/f tyre 3mm and worn inner edge

o/s/f power steering pipe rubbing on subframe needs attention

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

oil leak

rear exhaust mount split

wiper arms need adjusting

Fail 28 May 2019 57,473 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front lower cross member corroded

n/s/f tyre 3mm and worn inner edge

o/s/f power steering pipe rubbing on subframe needs attention

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

oil leak

rear exhaust mount split

wiper arms need adjusting

Pass 15 May 2018 54,264 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f chassis - outside an area

Front subframe corroded

Oil leak ()

Radiator support bar corroded

Rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Sump corroded

n/s/f wishbone rear bush worn

o/s/f chassis, front panel & structure corroded & holed in various inaccessible areas - outside prescribed areas

Fail 9 May 2018 54,262 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion to o/s/f chassis - outside an area

Exhaust very corroded - poor condition

Front subframe corroded

Oil leak ()

Radiator support bar corroded

Rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Sump corroded

n/s/f wishbone rear bush worn

Pass 30 May 2017 52,701 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 51,248 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,773 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 45,894 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 45,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 45,197 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,805 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,322 miles

o/s/r light damaged white light showing to side

Fail 21 Sep 2010 44,321 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r light damaged white light showing to side

Fail 12 Sep 2009 43,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 43,799 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,404 miles

o/s/r lens damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2008 42,404 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r lens damaged

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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P188 YHG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Multi-colour with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P188 YHG, 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 P188 YHG registered?

P188 YHG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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