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P506 JRA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

204,183 mi
Last recorded204,183 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 JRA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 204,183 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 204,181 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working WING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 200,218 miles

chassis , suspension and steering compounds showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2024 194,420 miles

chassis , suspension and steering compounds showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2024 194,417 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

chassis , suspension and steering compounds showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2023 193,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO BACK (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 193,308 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO BACK (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 184,078 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 176,903 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 173,300 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 168,614 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 68,614 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 162,945 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 162,945 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 May 2017 156,979 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (rubber missing)

Fail 24 May 2017 156,979 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view both (8.2.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (rubber missing)

Pass 23 May 2016 151,749 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 145,201 miles

Brake test performed in wet conditions

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 May 2015 145,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake test performed in wet conditions

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014 138,653 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2013 128,319 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 20 May 2013 128,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 125,256 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear tyre inner walls fouling on shock abs caseing when loaded (not at time of test)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 117,321 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 6,402 miles

both front wishbone bushes wearing

Fail 12 Oct 2009 6,400 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both front wishbone bushes wearing

Pass 8 Oct 2008 103,830 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 102,525 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 102,525 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front chassis rail corroding.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 98,752 miles

steering rack has slight play.

Fail 31 Oct 2006 98,749 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

steering rack has slight play.

Pass 3 Nov 2005 94,933 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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P506 JRA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 P506 JRA, 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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P506 JRA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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