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P251 RVG

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

10,276 mi
Last recorded10,276 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 RVG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2011 10,276 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

inner sills holed along both nf and os

nsf wheel bearing dangerious

osf tyre dangerious

steering joint excess movement

Pass 25 Feb 2010 85,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate deteriorating, ledgable at this time

Fail 20 Feb 2010 85,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside rear sills close to outriggers corroded to excess, not in a perscribed area

offside front chassis member corroded to excess close to crossmember mounting, not a perscribed area

rear number plate deteriorating, ledgable at this time

Fail 19 Feb 2009 79,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 79,603 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 70,331 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 70,331 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 61,650 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 61,650 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 55,744 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 55,744 miles

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

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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P251 RVG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P251 RVG, 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 P251 RVG registered?

P251 RVG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P251 RVG safe to buy?

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