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P559 WRH

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,937 mi
Last recorded61,937 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 WRH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 61,937 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 60,970 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 60,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 59,201 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 56,692 miles

various surface corrosion underneath of vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2020 55,635 miles

various surface corrosion underneath of vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2019 53,790 miles

various surface corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2018 50,449 miles

various surface corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2018 50,449 miles

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

various surface corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2017 49,254 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake cable fouling on waste pipe

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded At steering rack (2.3.2)

Rear Seat belts not checked due to lack of access

Fail 31 Jan 2017 49,252 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped In front of exhaust silencer by body anchor bolts (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Fog light permanently lit when side light is on (1.3.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer tail pipe fractured (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Tail pipe (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Park brake cable fouling on waste pipe

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded At steering rack (2.3.2)

Rear Seat belts not checked due to lack of access

Pass 26 Jan 2016 46,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Fail 26 Jan 2016 46,270 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 30 Jan 2015 44,722 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2014 42,587 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 41,109 miles

Exhaust deterioated.

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,507 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,932 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,023 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,334 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 34,931 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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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P559 WRH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P559 WRH, 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 P559 WRH registered?

P559 WRH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P559 WRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P559 WRH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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