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P512 FRX

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,777 mi
Last recorded95,777 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 FRX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 95,777 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 95,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 94,719 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 94,718 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 93,596 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 93,595 miles

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

Offside Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside and offside front brake pad wear wiring cut

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 92,911 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

o/s/f lower doorstep sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Dec 2012 91,679 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 88,998 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 88,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2010 84,153 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2009 84,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2009 80,036 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 80,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jan 2008 66,092 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 49,820 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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P512 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P512 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 P512 FRX registered?

P512 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P512 FRX safe to buy?

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