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P502 FRX

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

120,585 mi
Last recorded120,585 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 FRX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2020 120,585 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner sill corroded/holed

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded/holed

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded/holed

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded/holed, just outside 30cm of suspension mounting

Pass 7 Mar 2019 116,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of front chassis leg near bolt on crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills have been repaired in the past and have signs of corrosion come back

Fail 5 Mar 2019 116,727 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front jacking point/out rigger corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front jacking point /out rigger corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sill after rear wheel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of front chassis leg near bolt on crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills have been repaired in the past and have signs of corrosion come back

Pass 14 Mar 2018 111,884 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 111,884 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 111,227 miles

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

camper conversion

corrosion on lower body edges

Fail 14 Mar 2017 111,227 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades (8.2.2)

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

camper conversion

corrosion on lower body edges

Fail 13 Feb 2017 111,227 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (5.2.6)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

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

camper conversion bed cooker sink

Pass 15 Feb 2016 110,516 miles

Nearside inner sill corred

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 109,501 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 109,501 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 107,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant low

exhaust corroeded

front brake discs corroeded

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2013 107,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant low

exhaust corroeded

front brake discs corroeded

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 106,898 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 106,896 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 95,003 miles

ENGINE HAS A BAD OIL LEAK

EXHAUST TAILPIPE IS STARTING TO CORRODE

SIGNS OF COOLANT LEAK AROUND OIL COOLER

Fail 10 Dec 2010 95,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE HAS A BAD OIL LEAK

SIGNS OF COOLANT LEAK AROUND OIL COOLER

Pass 18 Dec 2009 9,049 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 9,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine overfilled with oil

Pass 21 Nov 2008 90,482 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 90,455 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 90,421 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 90,370 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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P502 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P502 FRX, 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 P502 FRX registered?

P502 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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