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P198 MOW

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

47,423 mi
Last recorded47,423 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 MOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 47,423 miles

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

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

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

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

rad support corroded

Pass 7 May 2025 45,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 May 2025 45,113 miles

All outline marker lamps not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

rad support holed and corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2024 45,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both old perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside has light corrosion due to being sat up

Fail 29 Apr 2024 45,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both old perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside has light corrosion due to being sat up

Fail 4 Nov 2021 45,042 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired o/s/s chassis leg corroded to excess very poor condition (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion adjacent to engine mounting very poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Radiator support corroded to excess

battery light on/ charge light

fan belt missing

Fail 14 Oct 2021 45,033 miles

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

battery light/charge light on

clutch travel high

fanbelt missing

oil leak

slight tight spot on offside rear brake

water pump pulley/bearing breaking up

Pass 7 Oct 2020 43,140 miles

Coolant leak ()

radiator support bracket corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 43,140 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 40,181 miles

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

radiator support bar corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2019 40,181 miles

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

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

radiator support bar corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 39,473 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 8 Sep 2017 38,639 miles

Front Inner rad panel rusty

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 38,630 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Inner rad panel rusty

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2008 38,006 miles

front radiator support cross member starting to corrode

oil leak

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 May 2007 37,874 miles

radiator support cross member starting to corrode

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 26 May 2006 35,308 miles

offside front brake disc slightly distorted?

radiator support cross member starting to corrode

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease test

Fail 26 May 2006 35,308 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front brake disc slightly distorted?

radiator support cross member starting to corrode

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease test

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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P198 MOW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P198 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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P198 MOW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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