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P868 HSP

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

47,931 mi
Last recorded47,931 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 HSP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 47,931 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 47,071 miles

spill pipes slight misting of diesel

Pass 23 Jun 2022 46,901 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 46,901 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 46,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play ALL FOUR BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY!! (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 45,311 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 45,311 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 44,858 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 44,845 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 43,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 43,260 miles

Emissions not tested Timing belt history unknown vehicle been idle (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch to strut tower (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch to strut tower (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 42,535 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 42,535 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Power steering pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 40,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f cv boot leaking

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 40,689 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f cv boot leaking

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 38,700 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 37,189 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 37,189 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 35,784 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipe corroded n/s/f by fuel tank

exhaust system fouling body

nearside washer jet not working

Fail 27 Jun 2011 35,777 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system fouling body

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 21 Jun 2010 34,994 miles

Oil leak

deep cracks in nearside rear tyre side walls unable to see ply visable at present

deep cracks in offside rear tyre side walls no ply visable at present

small amount of grease around offside front outter cv boot but no viable splits

Fail 17 Jun 2010 34,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

deep cracks in nearside rear tyre side walls unable to see ply visable at present

deep cracks in offside rear tyre side walls no ply visable at present

small amount of grease around offside front outter cv boot but no viable splits

Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,145 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008

play in n/s bottom ball joint

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,838 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 28,896 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 28,896 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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P868 HSP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 P868 HSP, 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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P868 HSP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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