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P246 ONV

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,031 mi
Last recorded89,031 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 ONV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 89,031 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis........ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 89,021 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis........ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 88,305 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 87,544 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 87,544 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 85,977 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 83,576 miles

Nearside Front jacking point /door step inner corroded

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

Offside Front jacking point / door step inner and outer

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 82,447 miles

Offside Front Corrosion around jacking point

Pass 25 Apr 2019 79,768 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated after front pipe

Front Both outer sills slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Slight corrosion next to jacking point

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,292 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,222 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 76,193 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread starting to crack & perish

Pass 8 Dec 2015 72,420 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 72,415 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,276 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 64,276 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 63,016 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 63,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise free play to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 May 2013 60,009 miles

Oil leak

advise corrosion to offside front brake pipes advise clean and treat

advise slight free play to offside and nearside front wish bone rear bushes

advise vehicle passed emissions no print out was produced due to low emissions

Fail 20 May 2013 60,009 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

advise corrosion to offside front brake pipes advise clean and treat

advise corrosion to offside front step advise repair

advise slight free play to offside and nearside front wish bone rear bushes

advise vehicle passed emissions no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 18 May 2012 56,286 miles

advise corrosion to both offside front brake pipes

advise corrosion to offside front upper chassis rail.

Pass 18 May 2011 52,058 miles

advise corrosion to nearside step

Fail 18 May 2011 52,058 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise corrosion to nearside step

Pass 18 May 2010 46,435 miles

Oil leak

advise corrosion to both offside front brake pipes

advise corrosion to near side out rigger

Fail 18 May 2010 46,435 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise corrosion to both offside front brake pipes

advise corrosion to near side out rigger

Pass 21 May 2009 41,592 miles

advise chip zone A

advise corrosion to front chassis rail

Fail 21 May 2009 41,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise chip zone A

advise corrosion to front chassis rail

Pass 20 May 2008 36,554 miles

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

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

advise corrosion to main centre brake pipe

Pass 8 May 2007 32,898 miles

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise corrosion to main brake pipe

both front offside brake pipes corroded

near side front brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 May 2006 29,033 miles

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

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

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

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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P246 ONV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P246 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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What year was P246 ONV registered?

P246 ONV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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