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P552 JYB

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

43,084 mi
Last recorded43,084 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 JYB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 43,084 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 42,222 miles

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

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 42,222 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between downpipe and front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 41,260 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion holes around flange on front pipe to center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between downpipe and front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 41,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion holes around flange on front pipe to center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between downpipe and front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 41,079 miles

Both front brake pad wiring looms damaged/ not connected

Fail 16 Mar 2020 41,079 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front brake pad wiring looms damaged/ not connected

Coolant leak from expansion tank and level very low ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 39,684 miles

nearside and offside front tyre treads worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2019 39,684 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front tyre treads worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2018 38,576 miles

Central exhaust rubber splitting

Load sensing valve stiff

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on steering rack (2.3.2)

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

battery loose but cannot fall out

Pass 10 May 2017 37,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded On steering rack (2.3.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 37,813 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Braking system leaking Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake has slight bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack (2.3.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at downpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Some exhaust rubbers perished, exhaust secure

Pass 15 Apr 2015 36,628 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 32,928 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

radiator weak

Fail 16 Apr 2013 29,435 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 29,435 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,034 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,751 miles

n/s wiper poor & n/s/ washer poor

Pass 22 Apr 2010 26,953 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 26,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,299 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,099 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 18,989 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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P552 JYB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P552 JYB, 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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P552 JYB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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