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P135 JWC

1996 Fiat Ducato

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

52,949 mi
Last recorded52,949 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 JWC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 52,949 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 52,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 52,922 miles

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 52,914 miles

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

Oil leak (small) ()

exhaust system rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2018 52,905 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear part of exhaust system rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,594 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 52,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

due to performance of rear brakes this vehicle is dangerous to use on public roads

Pass 27 Jan 2012 52,520 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 52,514 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,834 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 51,758 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,237 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,989 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 45,261 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded on limit

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 2 May 2008 45,260 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded on limit

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,266 miles

see original advise sheet no. 790314917133 that still applies

Fail 24 Apr 2007 44,266 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

power steering fluid present around steering rack pipes and on limits

Pass 11 Apr 2006 40,711 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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P135 JWC is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 74,888 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 P135 JWC, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P135 JWC registered?

P135 JWC is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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