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P257 JBC

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,629 mi
Last recorded117,629 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 JBC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 117,629 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 117,629 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 116,132 miles

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 13,960 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 13,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 113,333 miles

advise corrosion on power steering pipes

Fail 19 May 2014 113,333 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 113,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise slight binde on near side rear

Pass 6 Sep 2011 113,208 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 107,372 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 97,476 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 95,358 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 95,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 88,855 miles

front cross member corroded

nearside door step broken

rear brake flexi ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2007 88,758 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 87,670 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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P257 JBC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P257 JBC, 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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P257 JBC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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