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P208 RDM

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,587 mi
Last recorded106,587 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 RDM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 106,587 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 118,447 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 118,446 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 117,366 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013
Fail 31 May 2013 115,170 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 115,169 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 113,792 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 113,792 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 110,477 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 11,016 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 103,065 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 97,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P208 RDM is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P208 RDM, 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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P208 RDM is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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