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P599 LYA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,563 mi
Last recorded49,563 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 LYA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 49,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Apr 2026 49,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2025 48,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 48,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking From engine area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near subframe mounting inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 48,523 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking possible injector leak off hoses?? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 47,600 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 46,592 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 42,662 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

dampness from leak off pipes?

Fail 22 Feb 2022 42,662 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount, inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing, by brake pipes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear mount, chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

dampness from leak off pipes?

Pass 4 Mar 2021 40,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

dampness fuel leak off pipes

exhaust tailpipe missing

Pass 5 Mar 2020 38,741 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 37,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 35,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 31,581 miles

dampness around injectors

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 30,322 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear top marker light not working

offside front top cab marker light not working

Fail 11 Mar 2014 29,382 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/s brake pad wear sensor wires cut

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 28,314 miles

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

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

front crossmember starting to corrode

Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,169 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front crossmember (radiator mounting) rusted

Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,916 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front crossmember (radiator mounting)rusted

Pass 25 Feb 2010 21,736 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion on lower radiator support

Pass 5 Mar 2009 20,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system rusty

nearside front brake disc slightly rusty

radiator support chassis rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2009 20,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system rusty

front wiper blades noisey

nearside front brake disc slightly rusty

radiator support chassis rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2008 19,968 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 19,968 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 19,026 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside & offside front brake discs corroding slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2006 16,967 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre tred cut

offside front tyre inner edge worn

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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P599 LYA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc 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 P599 LYA, 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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P599 LYA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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