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P278 JJU

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,855 mi
Last recorded115,855 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 JJU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 115,855 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 112,647 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)

Oil leak

rear exhaust clamp coroded

Fail 28 May 2015

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 Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 May 2014 111,558 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

headlamp aim checked with stickers

Pass 8 May 2013 109,575 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 104,930 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 100,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sidewalls of all tyres starting to crack

Fail 9 May 2011 100,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

sidewalls of all tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 Jun 2009 100,757 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2007 85,980 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 84,605 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 84,605 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 77,590 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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P278 JJU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P278 JJU, 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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P278 JJU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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