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P734 PHK

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

181,181 mi
Last recorded181,181 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 PHK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 181,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 181,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 172,156 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 171,910 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 160,337 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside mirror housing insecure

oil level low added oil

Fail 26 Mar 2015 160,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside mirror housing insecure

oil level low added oil

Pass 2 Apr 2014 146,572 miles

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

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

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

both front brake pad warning wires broken

exhaust mounts missing but still adequately supported

offside front tyre flat

Fail 19 Mar 2014 146,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

both front brake pad warning wires broken

exhaust mounts missing but still adequately supported

offside front tyre flat

Pass 2 Apr 2013 135,497 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 135,495 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 124,943 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 124,943 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 115,750 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 11,574 miles

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

Advise,front flexi hoses deteriating.nail o\s\f tyre.chip windscreen.water level indicator on.n\s\f seat belt fraying,oil leak.exaust blow on joint.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 115,058 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 113,209 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 107,183 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 100,877 miles

offside rear tyre uneven wear tred

Pass 3 Apr 2006 94,447 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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P734 PHK is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P734 PHK, 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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P734 PHK is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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