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P944 SVX

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,980 mi
Last recorded13,980 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 SVX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 13,980 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 13,980 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 13,980 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 13,980 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 13,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 13,980 miles

Nearside Rear accident damage

Fail 14 Mar 2018 13,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear accident damage

Pass 15 Jun 2016 13,980 miles

beam deflecters fitted.

engine oil leak.

Fail 15 Jun 2016 13,980 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage n/s/r bumper. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

beam deflecters fitted.

engine oil leak.

Pass 19 May 2015 13,980 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 13,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 7,421 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 7,421 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 6,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2013 6,222 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 4,467 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 3,080 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 1,453 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 124 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 105 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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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P944 SVX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P944 SVX, 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 P944 SVX registered?

P944 SVX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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