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P53 JNN

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,590 mi
Last recorded49,590 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 JNN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 49,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 49,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 48,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 42,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 42,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 41,682 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 39,600 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 38,105 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 25 Jan 2019 37,319 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 36,825 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 34,739 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both fronts and o/s rear (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 32,547 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 32,547 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 30,395 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 27,730 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 25,711 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,968 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 20,415 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 17,357 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake cable slow to return

offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 16 Apr 2010 17,341 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake cable slow to return

offside front tyre starting to perish

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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P53 JNN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P53 JNN, 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 P53 JNN registered?

P53 JNN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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