MOT Status
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74,001 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust rubbers cracked and perished
power steering pipes corroded
radiator support corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front radiator support corroded
power steering pipes corroded
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear lamps flashing when hazard r on (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced inner sill need welding (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced door sill welding (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced front jacking point (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge keep under observation (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear handbrake cable signs of chafing
Rear nearside & offside wheel(s) binding on the limit of 30%
off side front tyre wearing on inner edge down to 3mm.
exhaust system deteriorating/rusty.
off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
exhaust system deteriorating/rusty.
off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear s/absorbers top mtgs.slight play
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front discs slight ovality
rear s/absorbers top mtgs.slight play
rear w/bearings slight play
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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P496 STW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P496 STW, 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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P496 STW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 February 1997.
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