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P295 FEP

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

125,054 mi
Last recorded125,054 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 FEP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 125,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 124,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 124,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 124,856 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated inner wheel arch rusted through (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rusted hole under battery (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 124,802 miles

Corrosion to front wheel arches/chassis rails.

Door step inner sections repaired/painted/undersealed etc. Offside front door sill cut away/modified.

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted at the time of test.

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 124,802 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to front wheel arches/chassis rails.

Door step inner sections repaired/painted/undersealed etc. Offside front door sill cut away/modified.

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 123,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside inner cab step corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 123,074 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside inner cab step corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 113,472 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 113,472 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 110,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel bearing have slight play

o/s/f tyre badly perished

whole underside slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 109,682 miles

both front brake discs pitted

o s outer sill panel holed and corroded

o s top engine mounting area corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 109,678 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs pitted

o s outer sill panel holed and corroded

o s top engine mounting area corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 100,419 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 100,323 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 100,307 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 99,689 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 99,689 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 97,149 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 97,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 93,651 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2011 93,651 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 88,752 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 88,752 miles

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

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

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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P295 FEP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 P295 FEP, 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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P295 FEP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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