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P608 EJH

1997 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,806 mi
Last recorded124,806 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 EJH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 124,806 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 124,806 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake discs corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 121,569 miles

Engine appears to run very hot

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 121,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine appears to run very hot

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 117,215 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 113,322 miles

both front tyres heavily perished on sidewalls

both rear tyres has uneven ware

Pass 10 Aug 2007 109,444 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 109,432 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 105,836 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 105,836 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 102,146 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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P608 EJH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P608 EJH, 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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P608 EJH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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