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P557 JYB

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

52,094 mi
Last recorded52,094 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 JYB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 52,094 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 55,281 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 54,943 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 54,314 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 52,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on both sills but not within prescribed area

Pass 10 Apr 2019 52,301 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 52,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe brken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 49,304 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 47,360 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under battery (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,480 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,039 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2014 44,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 44,926 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 43,893 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 43,052 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,438 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 41,051 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,873 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 39,358 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front near side tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2006 36,080 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 36,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 32,269 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 32,032 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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P557 JYB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P557 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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What year was P557 JYB registered?

P557 JYB is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P557 JYB safe to buy?

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