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P598 FVO

1997 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,464 mi
Last recorded143,464 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 FVO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2012 143,464 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 143,464 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 131,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 131,701 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 120,213 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 107,745 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 101,005 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 94,880 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 91,390 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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P598 FVO is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P598 FVO, 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 P598 FVO registered?

P598 FVO is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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