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P230 MYA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,559 mi
Last recorded54,559 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 MYA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 54,559 miles

cab steps slightly corroded (both)

Pass 12 Oct 2022 54,179 miles

Offside step/door sill corroded

radiator brace bar corroding

Fail 11 Oct 2022 54,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside step/door sill corroded

radiator brace bar corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2021 53,635 miles

Offside radiator brace bar corroded

Offside step to body sill corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2021 53,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside radiator brace bar corroded

Offside step to sill corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2020 53,258 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front step corroded but not holed

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

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

front radiator mount corroding

Pass 29 May 2019 52,082 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside step corroding but not holed

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

radiator/front mounting corroding

Pass 25 May 2018 50,378 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire snapped

general corrosion on suspension units

Fail 18 May 2018 50,369 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer rubbers snapped (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire snapped

general corrosion on suspension units

Pass 19 May 2017 49,459 miles

general corrosion to underside and suspension units

slight oil leak, as sump corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,580 miles

sump gasket/ sump area leaking oil

Fail 3 Jun 2016 48,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

sump gasket/ sump area leaking oil

Pass 5 Jun 2015 47,950 miles

horn weak but still operational

Pass 6 Jun 2014 46,189 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 46,189 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 44,541 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 44,541 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 42,509 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 40,475 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,621 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,320 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 37,401 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 3,609 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 33,122 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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P230 MYA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P230 MYA, 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 P230 MYA registered?

P230 MYA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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