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P588 FRX

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,421 mi
Last recorded199,421 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 FRX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 199,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 197,767 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 197,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 191,494 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 191,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 182,430 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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P588 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White 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 P588 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 P588 FRX?

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What year was P588 FRX registered?

P588 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P588 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P588 FRX 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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