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P204 YHG

1997 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

122,477 mi
Last recorded122,477 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 YHG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 122,477 miles

Vehicle Protected in underseal

Pass 26 Mar 2025 121,748 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rails (Radiator cross member area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf Spring Mounts / Brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 121,748 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rails (Radiator cross member area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf Spring Mounts / Brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 119,512 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 115,435 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 112,814 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 111,057 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 111,052 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 109,824 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x3 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 108,242 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 106,526 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 106,526 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 103,993 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 103,560 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 102,653 miles

Both hand brake cable mountings slighty corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering belt light cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2014 98,665 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 98,470 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 98,141 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 96,958 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 96,943 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 94,619 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 94,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 92,334 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 89,868 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2008 89,868 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 72,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P204 YHG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P204 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 P204 YHG registered?

P204 YHG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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