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P496 STW

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,001 mi
Last recorded74,001 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 STW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 74,001 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rubbers cracked and perished

power steering pipes corroded

radiator support corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2025 73,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front radiator support corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2024 72,421 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 72,411 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear lamps flashing when hazard r on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced inner sill need welding (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced door sill welding (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced front jacking point (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2023 71,424 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 71,421 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 71,172 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 70,839 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 70,839 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 69,841 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 69,840 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 68,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge keep under observation (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 6,349 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable signs of chafing

Rear nearside & offside wheel(s) binding on the limit of 30%

Pass 15 Apr 2016 62,269 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 61,521 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,962 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 59,588 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge down to 3mm.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,823 miles

exhaust system deteriorating/rusty.

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 58,810 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating/rusty.

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 10 May 2011 56,638 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 10 May 2011 56,625 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,443 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,545 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 53,545 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 51,178 miles

rear s/absorbers top mtgs.slight play

Fail 13 Mar 2008 51,122 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs slight ovality

rear s/absorbers top mtgs.slight play

rear w/bearings slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2007 39,360 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 39,280 miles

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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P496 STW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P496 STW, 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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What year was P496 STW registered?

P496 STW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P496 STW shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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