MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,942 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fuel tank insecure offside LPG tank front strap corroded , rear tied on (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights : kick-up to offside (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wing behind strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Outline marker lamp not working both rear upper markers (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured inside front inner wings (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear N/S/R tyre cracking on sidewall
Headlamp aim not tested LHD headlamps fitted (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear N/S/R tyre cracking on sidewall
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front screen at lower left hand corner has visible laminate marks, but outwith swept areas
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P185 BNW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 P185 BNW, 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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P185 BNW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 March 1997.
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