MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front suspension components slightly corroded
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P493 VFA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P493 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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How do I check the history of P493 VFA?
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What year was P493 VFA registered?
P493 VFA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P493 VFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for P493 VFA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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