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P597 XGT

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

292,461 mi
Last recorded292,461 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 XGT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 292,461 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 283,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 283,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 267,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 255,822 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 254,009 miles

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working O/S/F upper marker not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S/R tyre has tear on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 252,210 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 243,329 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 236,913 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 31 Jan 2019 225,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 213,502 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 198,658 miles

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

Offside Rear O/S/R Wheel bearing has slight play

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 177,973 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 177,973 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 152,405 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 133,359 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2013 116,423 miles

speedometer glass cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2012 115,189 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 115,189 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 114,159 miles

intermittent fuel smell and residue around gearbox area but no physical leak found - suggest attention

washers weak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 112,388 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

wipers slight smearing

Fail 21 Apr 2010 112,388 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

wipers slight smearing

Pass 20 Apr 2009 110,552 miles

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

offsaide front wheel rim damaged

slight play in nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Apr 2008 107,574 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

slightplay in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2008 107,574 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slightplay in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Apr 2007 104,106 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 103,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 11 Nov 2005 99,341 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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P597 XGT 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 75%.

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 P597 XGT, 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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P597 XGT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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