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P484 DFP

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP484 DFP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023
Fail 21 Feb 2023

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 170,172 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 164,123 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 161,428 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 161,428 miles

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2019 155,867 miles

Corrosion to nearside inner wheel arch, non load bearing

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Feb 2019 155,867 miles

Corrosion to nearside inner wheel arch, non load bearing

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front, kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 151,157 miles

Center windscreen wiper split but is still clearing the windscreen effectively

Center windscreen wiper split but is still clearing the windscreen effectively

Exhaust rubbers perished and splitting

General chassis corrosion

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded and holed

Fail 13 Feb 2018 151,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Center windscreen wiper split but is still clearing the windscreen effectively

Center windscreen wiper split but is still clearing the windscreen effectively

Exhaust rubbers perished and splitting

General chassis corrosion

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded and holed

Pass 21 Feb 2017 144,540 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front cross member very corroded

general chassis corrosion

reverse light inop

sump corroded and leeking

Pass 3 Mar 2016 139,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 139,982 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported o rings missing (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both front (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working and top near side front (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 137,729 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2014 137,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 137,035 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 137,035 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 135,831 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 135,830 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 134,204 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 134,204 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 133,755 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 133,713 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 130,598 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 129,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 126,377 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 112,670 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 112,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 103,752 miles

as first sheet/874004746112

Fail 24 May 2006 103,752 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condensation in offside headlamp

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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P484 DFP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P484 DFP, 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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P484 DFP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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