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P206 JRA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,364 mi
Last recorded98,364 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 JRA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 98,364 miles

underside protected with underseal

Pass 2 Aug 2024 98,334 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front floor to sill area excess corrosion

Nearside Front Upper inner wing area excess corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear park brake / Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 30 Jul 2024 98,334 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front floor to sill area excess corrosion

Nearside Front Upper inner wing area excess corrosion

Nearside Side repeater not working prs (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working prs (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear park brake / Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Jul 2023 98,143 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front inner step area corroded and holed

Fail 20 Jul 2023 98,143 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mount turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/7015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front inner step area corroded and holed

Pass 8 Apr 2022 96,674 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

X3 exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated and one missing

Fail 5 Apr 2022 96,674 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

X3 exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated and one missing

Pass 26 Aug 2021 95,656 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

X2 center exhaust rubber deteriorated X1 missing

Fail 24 Aug 2021 95,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

X2 center exhaust rubber deteriorated X1 missing

Pass 27 Aug 2020 92,381 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 92,381 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear lower marker light not working

Offside outer sill coroded

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 92,150 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 91,830 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 91,447 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 90,916 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 90,916 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 89,646 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 85,932 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust badly damaged(ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 81,732 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 75,704 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 71,000 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 67,511 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 63,531 miles

both front inner brake discs begining to corrode

both front wheel bearings may require re-torqing

both rear wheelbearings may require re-torqing

Pass 12 May 2009 61,449 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 54,194 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 45,218 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 38,057 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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P206 JRA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P206 JRA, 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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P206 JRA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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