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P340 VFA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

142,447 mi
Last recorded142,447 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 VFA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 142,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted AXLE 2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 142,315 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CHASSIS LEG (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake excessively binding N/S & O/S AXLE 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 141,882 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Second axle brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 141,828 miles

Nearside Brake hose bulging under pressure Second axle brake hose (1.1.12 (d))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Second axle brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 141,066 miles

Exhaust rubbers split in poor condition

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 140,863 miles

all rear tyres old [they need replacing]

exhaust in poor condition

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

n/s rear tyre rear axle on limit of 1.6mm

o/s front chassia leg corrded

rear brakes binding

slight play in o/d front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2021 140,674 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 140,539 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 140,050 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 139,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 139,518 miles

N/S/R BRAKES BINDING

Fail 29 Sep 2017 139,518 miles

N/S/R BRAKES BINDING

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 138,930 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 138,437 miles

Nearside Rear AXLE 2 BRAKE BINDING

O/S/R AXLE TYRE PRESSURE LOW

Pass 24 Sep 2014 138,003 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 136,350 miles

exhaust rubber split

o/s front tyre in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2012 135,198 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 133,540 miles

1 of exhaust rubbers split

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 131,890 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 129,289 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 129,289 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 128,105 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 128,105 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 124,773 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 120,345 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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P340 VFA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P340 VFA, 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 P340 VFA registered?

P340 VFA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P340 VFA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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