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P709 TEW

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,662 mi
Last recorded48,662 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 TEW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 48,662 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 48,275 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides slightly worn slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 47,008 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides under wheel arches rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tread getting low and cracking up in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 45,141 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 44,595 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 43,694 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 43,694 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 42,177 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 42,177 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 39,331 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 39,330 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from joiner under cab to the lsv (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both on rear axle to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 38,272 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 37,499 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 36,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2012 36,313 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 35,313 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 33,883 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 32,823 miles

small corrosion by n/f brake pipe bracket

Pass 20 May 2008 32,345 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 29,369 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 27,869 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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P709 TEW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P709 TEW, 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 P709 TEW registered?

P709 TEW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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