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P683 VHY

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

168,980 mi
Last recorded168,980 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 VHY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 168,980 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 168,956 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jun 2008 168,923 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion started in n/s/f + o/s/f jacking points

front cross member corroded

n/s + o/s inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2007 163,979 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both sides inner sills corroded nearside very heavily

Fail 4 Jan 2007 163,968 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both sides inner sills corroded near side very heavily

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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P683 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P683 VHY, 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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P683 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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