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P156 WMJ

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,980 mi
Last recorded169,980 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 WMJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 169,980 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 168,755 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 167,624 miles

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

Offside Front door step to floor slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 165,261 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear compensater (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front door step corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2015 161,146 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 161,146 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 151,477 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 151,477 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 149,558 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 149,524 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 146,072 miles

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

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 141,818 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 134,815 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 128,838 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 125,319 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 125,319 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 123,187 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 117,301 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 110,093 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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P156 WMJ is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P156 WMJ, 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 P156 WMJ registered?

P156 WMJ is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P156 WMJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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