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P469 EMS

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

113,075 mi
Last recorded113,075 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 EMS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 113,075 miles

Nearside rear shocker damp + steering rack damp slight free play both front wheels

Fail 23 Jun 2008 113,075 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear shocker damp + steering rack damp slight free play both front wheels

Fail 20 Jun 2008 131,063 miles

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

Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 127,590 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 124,810 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 124,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

play offside front wheel

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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P469 EMS is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P469 EMS, 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 P469 EMS registered?

P469 EMS is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P469 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P469 EMS shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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