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P231 XGD

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

158,662 mi
Last recorded158,662 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 XGD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2006 158,662 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 158,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

battery insecure

front pads low

main beam tell tale staying on with lights on

Fail 6 Feb 2006 158,599 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 XGD is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 P231 XGD, 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 XGD registered?

P231 XGD is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P231 XGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P231 XGD shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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