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P342 WKH

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,770 mi
Last recorded81,770 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 WKH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 81,770 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both front power steering hoses/pipes corroded, strongly advise repair

both front steering rack pipes corroded, strongly advise repair

nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2016 81,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both front power steering hoses/pipes corroded, strongly advise repair

both front steering rack pipes corroded, strongly advise repair

nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

recheck emissions at retest

Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,344 miles

front power steereing pipes and hoses corroded

nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

offside rear wheel bearing has play but not excessive

Pass 1 Apr 2014 77,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both radiator rubber top mounts deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,516 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 73,019 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 72,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre badly perished

Pass 16 Jun 2010 71,123 miles

both nearside tyres badly perished

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 May 2009 67,739 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 67,736 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f indicator lense cracked.

Fail 20 May 2009 67,728 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

o/s/f indicator lense cracked.

Fail 13 May 2009 67,719 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f indicator lense cracked.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 62,977 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 62,977 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 59,811 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 56,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P342 WKH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P342 WKH, 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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P342 WKH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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