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P686 OBD

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,382 mi
Last recorded31,382 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 OBD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 31,382 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2023 31,382 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 31,373 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 31,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 31,360 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced radiator support front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 31,029 miles

n/s&o/s rear body mounts corroded rear leaf spring brackets corroded n/s/f jacking point corroded front brake discs worn n/s&o/s front brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2018 31,029 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front crossmember/radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/f inner wheel arch / inner bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s&o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/f jacking point sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s&o/s rear body mounts corroded rear leaf spring brackets corroded n/s/f jacking point corroded front brake discs worn n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 30,778 miles

Nearside Front o/s/f steps slight corrosion

front cross member radiator carrier corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2017 30,778 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded & o/s/f (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded & o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front o/s/f steps slight corrosion

front cross member radiator carrier corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 30,725 miles

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing underside corroded & suspension corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 30,725 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front n/s&o/s (3.6.B.2c)

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing underside corroded & suspension corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 30,285 miles

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

front radiator carrier corroded

Pass 24 May 2014 29,721 miles

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

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

rear tyres inner outer edges slight perishing

Pass 7 May 2013 29,228 miles

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play all wheel bearings

Pass 22 May 2012 28,474 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 27,595 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 27,584 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,720 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,992 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 25,106 miles

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings feel slightly rough when wheels rotated.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 22,366 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,783 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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P686 OBD is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P686 OBD, 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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P686 OBD is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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