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P698 FRX

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

229,200 mi
Last recorded229,200 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 FRX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 229,200 miles

hand brake cables deteriorated

slight corrosion n/s front chassis

Pass 6 Aug 2014 228,450 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 220,505 miles

slight bind n/s front brake

Pass 28 Jul 2010 225,152 miles

n/s/r indicater dull

Pass 30 May 2009 223,440 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 221,806 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 221,193 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 221,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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P698 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P698 FRX, 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 P698 FRX registered?

P698 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 July 1997.

Is P698 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P698 FRX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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