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P203 RPW

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,628 mi
Last recorded99,628 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 RPW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 99,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 88,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 77,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2008 72,638 miles

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

both nearside front flexibles starting to perish

both rear tyers perished

offside wingmirror cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2008 72,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyers perished

offside wingmirror cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2007 68,522 miles

near side and off side front lights chiped

near side and off side rear wheel bearings have slite play

off side and near side front wheel bearings slite play

off side front brake pad wear indercator wire broken

off side front brake pipe rusty

off side front mirror glass cracked

off side rear sill dented

off side rear tyre cracking

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 21 Feb 2007 68,522 miles

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side and near side front wheel bearings have slite play

off side front and near side front head lights chiped

off side front brake pads wear indercator wire broken

off side front brake pipes rusty

off side front mirror class cracked

off side rear sill bent

off side rewar tyre cracking

rear number plate deteriorating

slite play in near side and off side rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Feb 2006 64,831 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers wingmirror cracked

front numberplate starting to discolour

Fail 23 Feb 2006 64,831 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers wingmirror cracked

front numberplate starting to discolour

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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P203 RPW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P203 RPW, 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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P203 RPW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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