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P46 EAB

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

90,772 mi
Last recorded90,772 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 EAB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 90,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 90,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 89,832 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively 3rd axle (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 89,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3rd axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3rd axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively 3rd axle (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 89,704 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 89,704 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

radiator crossmember support corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2022 89,240 miles

Coolant leak

Front radiator support heavily corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3rd axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3rd axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 89,240 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mountings perished x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front radiator support heavily corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3rd axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3rd axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 88,687 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 88,687 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,530 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 87,457 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 87,457 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 86,369 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 86,367 miles

Brake performance not tested Due at all brakes binding (3.7.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 85,635 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,870 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 84,869 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 84,050 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 84,049 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 82,761 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 81,985 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 80,625 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 79,881 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 79,881 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 78,359 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 76,364 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 74,758 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 65,843 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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P46 EAB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P46 EAB, 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 P46 EAB registered?

P46 EAB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P46 EAB shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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