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P356 DCU

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,101 mi
Last recorded127,101 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 DCU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 127,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 123,687 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 123,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 122,081 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 122,081 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 11,623 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 113,895 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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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P356 DCU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P356 DCU, 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 P356 DCU registered?

P356 DCU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P356 DCU safe to buy?

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