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P678 ERC

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,262 mi
Last recorded75,262 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 ERC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 75,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 73,356 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front, centre, rear chassis rails, undersills, outersills, flitches slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2024 71,698 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

has been welded in various places

has slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components

Pass 27 Mar 2023 70,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 68,813 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 68,736 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill to jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill to jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 66,658 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 63,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 62,578 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 59,394 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 57,780 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 54,750 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,750 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 49,760 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 47,821 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 Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Fail 3 May 2013 47,814 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,718 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,046 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,542 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 41,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 39,476 miles

BONNET RELEASE STIFF. REAREXH SILENCER RUBBERS SPLITTING. SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL WHEEL BEARINGS. VERY SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,339 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,257 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 36,257 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 34,904 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P678 ERC 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 80%.

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 P678 ERC, 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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P678 ERC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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