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ExpiredMileage
90,989 miAbove average mileage for this year
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all underside slightly corroded covered in underseal
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
all underside slightly corroded covered in underseal
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded (not in a prescribed area)
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner wheel arch heavily corroded under bonnet
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all underside corroded covered in underseal
radiator support heavily corroded
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hand brake cable bracket corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning belt loose (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded (not in a prescribed area)
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner wheel arch heavily corroded under bonnet
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all underside corroded covered in underseal
radiator support heavily corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front chassis leg heavily corroded
Offside Outer sill heavily corroded not in prescribed area
Wheel bearing has slight play all four wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all underside slightly corroded covered in underseal
welding repairs covered in underseal multiple places
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front chassis leg heavily corroded
Offside Outer sill heavily corroded not in prescribed area
Wheel bearing has slight play all four wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all underside slightly corroded covered in underseal
welding repairs covered in underseal multiple places
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outriger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not tested (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits low (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch, chassis rail (6.1.A.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play
Offside Front wheel arch inner corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack or pipes (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
plastic cover on n/s/f seat belt buckle missing
Damage to nearside front tyre,outer wall.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight noise from nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings.
Split in nearside rear tyre,outer wall.
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Damage to nearside front tyre,outer wall.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight noise from nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings.
Split in nearside rear tyre,outer wall.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight corrosion radiator lower mount
slight corrosion radiator lower mount
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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P171 MTP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 P171 MTP, 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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P171 MTP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 March 1997.
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