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JWB 147

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

60,355 mi
Last recorded60,355 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWB 147
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 60,355 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 60,355 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 60,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 59,735 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 59,189 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 57,584 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 56,363 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 55,781 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 55,781 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 54,541 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 54,541 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 52,412 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 52,412 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged inner arch welding (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre perished through out tread

Offside Rear tyre perished through out tread

Pass 16 Jun 2017 50,781 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 49,099 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 49,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD AREA (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under step (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 47,752 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 46,214 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 46,214 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,309 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 44,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2012 42,828 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 65,532 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 40,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2010 37,034 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,233 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 29,449 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,652 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 27,638 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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JWB 147 is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 JWB 147, 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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JWB 147 is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 January 1997.

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The MOT history for JWB 147 shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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