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P659 TNG

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

86,399 mi
Last recorded86,399 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP659 TNG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 86,399 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 86,399 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 85,978 miles

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 85,587 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 85,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 84,945 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing also nearside rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 84,945 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing also nearside rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 84,456 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 84,062 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 83,746 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 83,171 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,242 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 81,031 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 80,201 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,026 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 78,620 miles

slight exhaust blow from mid box flange

Fail 27 Jul 2013 78,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight exhaust blow from mid box flange

Pass 8 Aug 2012 78,132 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 78,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,578 miles

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

Oil leak

rust to front crossmember

Pass 9 Aug 2010 75,833 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 73,946 miles

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

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

front cross-member rusty

o/s/r floor holed / damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2009 73,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front cross-member rusty

o/s/r floor holed / damaged

Pass 22 May 2008 73,875 miles

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

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

exhaust hangers cracked

Fail 21 May 2008 73,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

exhaust hangers cracked

Fail 15 May 2007 73,355 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front crossmember heavly corroded

Pass 15 May 2007 73,355 miles

front crossmember heavly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2006 72,615 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 72,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P659 TNG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P659 TNG, 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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P659 TNG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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