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P690 VHY

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,838 mi
Last recorded94,838 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 VHY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 May 2017 94,838 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet, offside (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure several locations under vehicle (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust & coolant leaks (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill stop end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lamp too bright (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate right hand (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system excessively tight possible universal joint siezing (2.2.D.1)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail excessive corrosion in chassis adjacent to offside engine mounting (6.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven offside slow (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

extensive corrosion in areas outside of prescribed areas

Pass 7 Sep 2013 94,408 miles

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

nearside front bumper insecure

nearside rear bumper insecure

Fail 31 Aug 2013 94,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

nearside front bumper insecure

nearside rear bumper insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2011 84,952 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 84,948 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 78,655 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 78,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 72,250 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

Fail 22 Oct 2008 72,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

Pass 7 Aug 2007 61,500 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 61,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

engine cover fitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2006 58,409 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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P690 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P690 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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P690 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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