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P104 XHU

1997 Fiat Ducato

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,936 mi
Last recorded56,936 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 XHU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 56,936 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 56,935 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not working (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not unlocking (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear inner seal corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 56,838 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively intermittent (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around engine mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides behind rear wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 56,838 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively intermittent (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around engine mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides behind rear wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 56,636 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering, suspension and brake components corroded but not seriously weakened at this time

Fail 15 Feb 2024 56,630 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Radiator support panel HEAVILY corroded

Steering, suspension and brake components corroded but not seriously weakened at this time

Pass 9 Mar 2023 56,615 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front radiator support panel heavily corroded

Front steering, suspension and brake components corroded but not seriously weakened at this time.

Offside Front inner sill / floor area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 56,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing / floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front radiator support panel heavily corroded

Front steering, suspension and brake components corroded but not seriously weakened at this time.

Offside Front inner sill / floor area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 56,503 miles

Front steering / suspension / brake components corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front inner sill / floor area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

Offside Front inner sill / floor area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front radiator support panel corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 56,449 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Radiator support panel corroded

Steering / suspension components corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 11 Sep 2020 56,449 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Radiator support panel corroded

Steering / suspension components corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 2 Aug 2019 56,393 miles

Front radiator support panel corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

steering & suspension components rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2019 56,393 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front radiator support panel corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

steering & suspension components rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,241 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust tail pipe corroding

front cross member corroding

slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

Pass 5 Apr 2013 54,732 miles

Exhaust system - Very Rusty

Handbrake lever stiff to operate

NS outer sill - Rust Hole

OS outer sill - Rust Hole

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 54,707 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system - Very Rusty

Handbrake lever stiff to operate

NS outer sill - Rust Hole

OS outer sill - Rust Hole

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust systerm/mounting area's, slightly rusty.

front bottom suspension arm's rusty

nearside rear seat belt locking device missing.

Fail 29 Jul 2011 52,835 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust systerm/mounting area's, slightly rusty.

front bottom suspension arm's rusty

nearside rear seat belt locking device missing.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 50,476 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 50,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 49,143 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 46,535 miles

Different speed rated tyre fitted to NSF

Fail 15 May 2008 46,535 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Different speed rated tyre fitted to NSF

Pass 21 Apr 2007 44,831 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 44,547 miles

slight corrosion to front discs and slighty worn

Pass 9 May 2005 43,366 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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P104 XHU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P104 XHU, 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 P104 XHU registered?

P104 XHU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P104 XHU shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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