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P209 MOW

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,149 mi
Last recorded55,149 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 MOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 55,149 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective 2 missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on limit - cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear and slight bind (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 54,182 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 54,166 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle water pipe (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts rubbing wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective 2 broken and 2 severely perished and split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 53,107 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 52,008 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 50,950 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 50,936 miles

Central Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 50,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 49,865 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 49,865 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 24 Mar 2017 48,974 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,311 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 48,310 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearsde rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 15 Aug 2014 47,045 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,045 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight oil leak from sump area

Fail 24 May 2012 46,284 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 46,284 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,713 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,704 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,455 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 42,455 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 41,313 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 41,313 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 40,197 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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P209 MOW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P209 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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P209 MOW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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