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P489 XGB

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,475 mi
Last recorded104,475 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 XGB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 104,475 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 104,475 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both sides front brake discs worn

offside front jacking point has small corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2009 104,545 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 104,531 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

both handbrake cable mountings worn

both rear wheels binding

exhaust mountings missing

front cross member corroded

front discs corroded slight

near side door mirror back insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2008 102,363 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 102,363 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 99,075 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 99,075 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 89,792 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2005 84,853 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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P489 XGB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P489 XGB, 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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P489 XGB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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