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P256 FEJ

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

55,306 mi
Last recorded55,306 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 FEJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 55,306 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 54,204 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 54,202 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 50,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INNER DISC`S FACES RUSTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED IN TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT BEARING`S SLIGHT PLAY. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 50,122 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding UN ABLE TO INSPECT WHEEL BEARING ROTATION. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INNER DISC`S FACES RUSTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED IN TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT BEARING`S SLIGHT PLAY. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 48,147 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 47,247 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 45,496 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 45,099 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 43,870 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 43,865 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper marker light not working

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,048 miles

n/s/f chassis leg holed and corroded around a drain hole

Pass 16 Jun 2016 40,474 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 40,470 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 40,048 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 39,274 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 39,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak-brake pipes covered/unable to check properly-both front anti roll bar link rubber boots deteriated-all inner wheel arches corroded-all wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2013 37,447 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,536 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on s/walls

Pass 7 Feb 2012 28,705 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 26,801 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 25,537 miles

Coolant radiator leaking fluid.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,233 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,716 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 20,358 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 16,690 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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P256 FEJ is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P256 FEJ, 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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What year was P256 FEJ registered?

P256 FEJ is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P256 FEJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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