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P794 XHG

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,180 mi
Last recorded100,180 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP794 XHG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 100,180 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 99,865 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 99,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 99,104 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 97,854 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 96,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 96,142 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 96,140 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 95,556 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 95,550 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded close to excessive

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 93,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Corrosion to offside front upper inner wheel arch

Fail 23 Oct 2018 93,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded going into rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Alternator power cable (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Corrosion to offside front upper inner wheel arch

Pass 15 Nov 2017 83,004 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 82,932 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 80,939 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 80,939 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 76,628 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 76,621 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 73,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,516 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 58,053 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 49,899 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 44,055 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 39,727 miles

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

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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P794 XHG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P794 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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P794 XHG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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