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P298 VGE

1997 Fiat Ducato 10 SWB

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,622 mi
Last recorded116,622 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato 10 SWB91,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 VGE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato 10 SWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 116,622 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 113,148 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 113,148 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2006 109,442 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 104,976 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight distortion in nsf tyre

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato 10 SWB?

Based on 747 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

59.8%
Pass Rate
5,859
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 127
Registration plate lamp not working 61
position lamp(s) not working 60
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
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P298 VGE is a 1997 Fiat Ducato 10 SWB in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato 10 SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 91,751 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato 10 SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P298 VGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato 10 SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato 10 SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P298 VGE registered?

P298 VGE is a 1997 Fiat Ducato 10 SWB, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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