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P343 WKH

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,440 mi
Last recorded100,440 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 WKH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 100,440 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

underside coated in underseal

Pass 1 Aug 2024 100,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 6 Mar 2024 100,212 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit in wheel arch (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Jul 2023 99,971 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

wipers staring to smear

Pass 30 Jun 2022 99,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

underside coated in underseal

Pass 6 May 2021 99,169 miles

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 1 Oct 2020 98,731 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 98,067 miles

Nearside Rear Slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 20 Sep 2019 98,067 miles

Nearside Rear Slight play in wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 96,974 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 95,549 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 93,517 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2016 93,517 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,167 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play all bearings. Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2013 84,924 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 83,428 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings slight play

rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 81,171 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 75,644 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 69,095 miles

front wipers poor

o/s/r tyre on legal limit on inner edge

oil leak

slight play both rear wheel bearings`

slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint

small chip zone A

Pass 5 Sep 2008 60,701 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 60,701 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 55,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 55,233 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 48,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 48,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CONDENSATION IN N/S HEADLAMP.

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

Fail 7 Apr 2006 47,055 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 47,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P343 WKH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P343 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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P343 WKH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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