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P451 FFJ

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,471 mi
Last recorded40,471 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 FFJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 40,471 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 40,386 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 40,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 40,294 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 39,470 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 38,344 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 38,344 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,467 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Front Inner wing areas surface corrosion

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front door step / sill areas surface corrosion

Offside rear tyre perished

Undersill / outrigger areas surface corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,208 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 28,737 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 28,735 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 25,275 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 25,275 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 25,240 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advise front number plate starting to discoulor

Pass 6 Oct 2006 25,240 miles

advise front number plate starting to discoulor

Pass 6 Oct 2005 25,219 miles

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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P451 FFJ is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,346 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P451 FFJ, 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 P451 FFJ registered?

P451 FFJ is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P451 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P451 FFJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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