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P231 HNT

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

259,633 mi
Last recorded259,633 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 HNT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 259,633 miles

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

Front Underside covered in under seal

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 259,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Underside covered in under seal

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 258,091 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 252,594 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 252,001 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 250,476 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 248,543 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 245,947 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 241,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside front inner arche area/outrigger corroded but not perscribed area

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 241,037 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

corrosion to lower sill and door steps

heavy corrosion to osf inner arch

rear tyres perished

unable to check osf wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 15 Jan 2014 241,017 miles

Exhaust mounting rings in very poor condition....Slight play o/s/f track rod end...O/s/f shockabsor slightly damp...Slight play o/s/r wheel bearing...

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 238,632 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 238,624 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 34,584 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 34,584 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 230,613 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 220,017 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 220,017 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 213,774 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

n/s/r tyre worn very unevenly 215/75/16c

steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 14 May 2008 204,591 miles

Front lower cross member corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 188,066 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

front lower crossmember badly corroded

Pass 11 May 2006 170,170 miles

front lower arm rear bushes soft

n/s/r shock absorber damp

rear shock absorbers feel soft

Pass 27 Apr 2005 148,975 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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P231 HNT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P231 HNT, 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 P231 HNT registered?

P231 HNT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P231 HNT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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