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P378 GTF

1997 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,341 mi
Last recorded146,341 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 GTF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2011 146,341 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Apr 2010 142,461 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.6.2a)

two rear seats not postioned straped to other seats in rear.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 140,565 miles

offside mirror backing cover insecure not affecting mirror

Fail 23 Apr 2009 140,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

offside mirror backing cover insecure not affecting mirror

Pass 10 Apr 2008 216,727 miles

slight damage o/s/r/stop lamp lens

Pass 13 Apr 2007 207,761 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 207,750 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 127,049 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 127,038 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

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

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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P378 GTF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P378 GTF, 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 P378 GTF registered?

P378 GTF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P378 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P378 GTF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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