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P490 FRX

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,932 mi
Last recorded135,932 miles
Recorded on27 May 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 FRX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2006 135,932 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 135,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

nsr high level brake lamp not working

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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P490 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P490 FRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P490 FRX?

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What year was P490 FRX registered?

P490 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P490 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P490 FRX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P490 FRX have outstanding finance?

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