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P638 PVG

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,392 mi
Last recorded51,392 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 PVG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 51,392 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 49,136 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 46,515 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 46,511 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 45,797 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 45,674 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 45,371 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 44,771 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 44,259 miles

Front cross member/rad support corroded

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 43,267 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking around sidewall

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 42,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 42,757 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 42,753 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 42,748 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating offside & nearside (3.7.B.3)

registration plate missing front & rear (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 42,521 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 42,392 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,752 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres outer sidewalls splitting

headlamp leveling system inoperative

Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,102 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 40,266 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,930 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 37,425 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 35,430 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2008 35,430 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,023 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 23,449 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 18,287 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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P638 PVG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P638 PVG, 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

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What year was P638 PVG registered?

P638 PVG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P638 PVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P638 PVG shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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