MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
power steering slightly week
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
power steering slightly weak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front radiator crossmember support corroded
n/s/f brake binding slightly
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
power steering pipes damp
power steering tight when idling
slight play in both steering arms
Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
power steering pipes damp
slight play in both steering arms
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
power steering slightly week at idle
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
power steering slightly week at idle
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
power steering slightly week at idle
travel on hand brake lever
BODY UNDERTRAY LOOSE
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
SLIGHT DAMAGE N/S/F
Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
BODY UNDERTRAY LOOSE
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
SLIGHT DAMAGE AT N/S/F
Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
rear door catch worn
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P617 ORJ is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P617 ORJ, 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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P617 ORJ is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 July 1997.
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