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P340 YCK

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,416 mi
Last recorded85,416 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 YCK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 85,416 miles

11 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Oct 2012 85,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

11 passenger seats fitted at time of test

offside rear position lamp full of water

Pass 12 Oct 2011 83,480 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front passenger door cannot be opened from the inside or the outside

spare wheel insecure in the rear of the vehicle

Fail 5 Oct 2011 83,480 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front passenger door cannot be opened from the inside or the outside

spare wheel insecure in the rear of the vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2010 82,774 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Oct 2010 82,774 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Oct 2009 81,167 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 81,167 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 78,898 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 78,898 miles

Emissions not tested (6.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 73,647 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 72,097 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 72,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P340 YCK is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P340 YCK, 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 P340 YCK registered?

P340 YCK is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P340 YCK safe to buy?

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