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P579 THG

1997 Fiat Ducato

Multi-colour Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

112,148 mi
Last recorded112,148 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 THG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 112,148 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NS & OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wax-Oiled Throughout

Pass 15 Aug 2025 104,622 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

rear metal brake pipes and ferrules covered in wax

Fail 12 Aug 2025 104,576 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 93,538 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 78,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 72,166 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 69,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 66,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 64,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 64,514 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 6,347 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 6,347 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 62,145 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 62,145 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 May 2016 58,051 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 54,614 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 54,614 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 48,649 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,649 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,954 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,051 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2011 41,583 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 40,510 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 38,631 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,932 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 36,099 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 36,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 33,902 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 33,902 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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P579 THG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Multi-colour with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P579 THG, 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 P579 THG registered?

P579 THG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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