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P134 NHJ

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

224,552 mi
Last recorded224,552 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 NHJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 224,552 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 220,627 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 218,420 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 215,901 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 215,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 212,962 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in nearside front inner rack arm

Fail 4 Jul 2015 212,925 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in nearside front inner rack arm

Pass 21 Jun 2014 209,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both inner rack arms has slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2013 207,853 miles

major oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2013 207,853 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

major oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 206,819 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2012 206,819 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 205,748 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 205,748 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

exhaust rubber missing center support

Pass 1 Apr 2010 205,380 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Slight play in steering rack

front tyres low

Fail 18 Mar 2010 205,380 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Slight play in steering rack

front tyres low

Pass 25 Mar 2009 203,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front cross member corroded

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 19 Mar 2009 203,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front cross member corroded

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 27 Mar 2008 202,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear light unit damaged

nearside sill slightly corroded

offside front indicator unit damaged

offside sill slightly corroded

rear exhausts rubbers slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2007 200,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

main beam tell-tale light not working

o/s mirror glass damaged but not seriously affecting view to the rear

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

o/s/r light cluster slightly damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2006 200,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

advise offside inner c/v boot split

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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P134 NHJ is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P134 NHJ, 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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P134 NHJ is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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