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P691 XOU

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

56,362 mi
Last recorded56,362 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 XOU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 56,362 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near radiator crossmember mounting bolts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 55,824 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 53,551 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 53,527 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 53,069 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 53,023 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 51,290 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 49,387 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 48,113 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 48,098 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 48,032 miles

Battery loose

Handbrake lever stiff

Fail 25 Oct 2017 48,018 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Battery loose

Handbrake lever stiff

Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,109 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion lower cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 46,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion lower cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 45,734 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 45,373 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 44,973 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 44,961 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

High level rear side lights not working

Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,126 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 41,065 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 38,967 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,505 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 30,297 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 29,808 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 29,804 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leaks and sump dented

free play in all four wheel bearings

front cross member corroded

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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P691 XOU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P691 XOU, 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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What year was P691 XOU registered?

P691 XOU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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