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P658 FRX

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,793 mi
Last recorded157,793 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP658 FRX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 157,793 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 157,793 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/rear tyre 2 front tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2013 156,500 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 156,500 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 155,513 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 155,511 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 153,055 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 153,055 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 150,868 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 150,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 150,236 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 148,235 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 14,969 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 146,967 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 136,900 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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P658 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P658 FRX, 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 P658 FRX registered?

P658 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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