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P789 XHG

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

48,538 mi
Last recorded48,538 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 XHG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 48,538 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 48,489 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 47,781 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 45,736 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF - OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSR - OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR - OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 45,736 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF - OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSR - OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR - OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 43,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repair to vehicle (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower drop link rubber cracking worn

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 18 Nov 2022 42,343 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play in all four wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 42,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe extremely corroded, front pipe corroded aswell (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play in all four wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 40,123 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint has one bolt insure

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil sump dented

Fail 25 Oct 2021 40,119 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil sump dented

Pass 13 Nov 2020 38,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

the engine has a small oil leak

the engine sump is dented

the exhaust tail pipe is corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 38,631 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up center (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

the engine has a small oil leak

the engine sump is dented

the exhaust tail pipe is corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 36,684 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front damage repair to chassis leg

bolts missing in front subframe but not affecting structural strength

sump corroding

Fail 25 Apr 2019 36,684 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front damage repair to chassis leg

bolts missing in front subframe but not affecting structural strength

sump corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,291 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 33,286 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 May 2017 29,902 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2016 28,586 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 27,157 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 27,145 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,126 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 23,165 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 23,165 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 22,740 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 21,506 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 19,967 miles

all front anti roll bar bushes have slight movement

front suspension swivel bearings are slightly stiff

Pass 23 Jul 2009 19,361 miles

front crossbember corroded but not holed

Pass 31 Jul 2008 17,539 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 17,518 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,720 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 15,331 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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P789 XHG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 P789 XHG, 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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P789 XHG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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