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P283 ETO

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,258 mi
Last recorded79,258 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 ETO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2007 79,258 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 79,236 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 77,968 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 77,961 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P283 ETO is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 74,888 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P283 ETO, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P283 ETO registered?

P283 ETO is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P283 ETO safe to buy?

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