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Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill corroded and cover in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cover in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front radiator panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front radiator panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Both inner and outer sills require repair
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced vehicle is excessively corroded throughout underside in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to front crossmember holding radiator up and rear crossmember nearest bumper, surface corrosion to some of underside of vehicle
Vehicle heavily undersealed in some areas
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill x 2 places, centre and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to front crossmember holding radiator up and rear crossmember nearest bumper, surface corrosion to some of underside of vehicle
Vehicle heavily undersealed in some areas
Nearside front inner arch where the brake hoses are connected to the body of the vehicle has heavy surface corrosion
Slight oil leak
Underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion
Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside front inner arch where the brake hoses are connected to the body of the vehicle has heavy surface corrosion
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Slight oil leak
Underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre inner sill x 1 place (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill x 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion on underside of vehicle
underside of vehicle heavily welded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cil (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside floor to sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
o/s mirror backing incomplete
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust system corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system corroded
nearside and offside rear shock absorbers weeping
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system corroded
nearside and offside rear shock absorbers weeping
both rear shock absorbers weeping
exhaust system corroded
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front crossm ember corroded
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P131 GRD is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 P131 GRD, 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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P131 GRD is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 July 1997.
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