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P239 ONV

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,788 mi
Last recorded73,788 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 ONV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 73,788 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 73,788 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 73,753 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 73,647 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 72,733 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 72,732 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch to the rear of the front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 71,571 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 71,070 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 69,851 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,221 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)

Oil leak

Windscreen cracked below swept area and not in line of vision of driver.

Fail 30 Sep 2014 69,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen cracked below swept area and not in line of vision of driver.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 67,764 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

surface corrosian starting

Pass 17 Jul 2012 64,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s wiper blade

o/s/r wheel slight bind

Pass 8 Jul 2011 64,315 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 64,307 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,455 miles

both front wheelbearings play

n/s/f brake pipe condition

n/s/r wheelbearing play

oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2010 63,435 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both front wheelbearings play

n/s/f brake pipe condition

n/s/r wheelbearing play

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 57,492 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jul 2008 55,154 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 52,960 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 52,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 51,266 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 51,248 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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P239 ONV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P239 ONV, 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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P239 ONV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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