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P510 FRX

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,586 mi
Last recorded49,586 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP510 FRX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 49,586 miles

os ns inner and outer sills corroded but not within 30 cm of suspension or steering

Fail 16 Sep 2016 49,581 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

os ns inner and outer sills corroded but not within 30 cm of suspension or steering

Pass 22 Sep 2015 44,966 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding on

Excessive corrosion in non prescribed areas

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 44,960 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 holes (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Both front brakes slightly binding on

Excessive corrosion in non prescribed areas

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,881 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 43,875 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,368 miles

o/s rear jacking point slightly corroded

rear cross member slightly corroded

some under body corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2013 43,368 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s rear jacking point slightly corroded

rear cross member slightly corroded

some under body corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both sides front inner wing starting to corrode in places

both sides front subframe bolts starting to corrode

corrosion starting underneath in places

n/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/f jacking point corroded

windscreen scratched

Fail 12 Sep 2012 41,811 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both sides front inner wing starting to corrode in places

both sides front subframe bolts starting to corrode

corrosion starting underneath in places

n/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/f jacking point corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 7 Sep 2011 4,180 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 4,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,573 miles

excessive corrosion at rear of n/s and o/s inner sill panels but not within prescribed area

parking brake lever travel on limit

rear brake pipe cleaned and painted

Pass 24 Aug 2009 4,125 miles

front discs poor condition

front number plate poor condition

noise from n/s front wheel

steelbrake pipes poor condition

wear in steering coloum

Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,254 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,358 miles

corrosion forming on rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Aug 2007 39,358 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion forming on rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Aug 2006 38,020 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 180,241 miles

Vehicle presented with FOUR passenger seats only

Fail 3 Aug 2005 180,239 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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P510 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P510 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 P510 FRX registered?

P510 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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