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P291 VKH

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,517 mi
Last recorded65,517 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 VKH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 65,517 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 65,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underneath of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 13 Aug 2020 63,280 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 62,489 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 62,328 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 62,309 miles

Battery insecure battery tray corroded (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,710 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 61,400 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 59,578 miles

nearside front step corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,531 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 57,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,880 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,655 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 50,642 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 46,314 miles

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

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

general condition of under vehicle is corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2009 46,202 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 46,202 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 45,216 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 43,687 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 41,194 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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P291 VKH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P291 VKH, 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 P291 VKH registered?

P291 VKH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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