MOT Status
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47,717 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
cprrosion underside
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches , inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
surface corrosion on braking , suspension components and underside of vehicle
wipers worn
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches , inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
surface corrosion on braking , suspension components and underside of vehicle
wipers worn
underside has undergone welding
underside slightly corroded
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front battery tray rusted
Front n/s and o/s under step rusted and hold but not structural
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s front chassis under wheel arch by brake pipe mountain (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation rear brake imbalance (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s front chassis under bonnet rusted and hold (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front battery tray rusted
Front n/s and o/s under step rusted and hold but not structural
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s front chassis under wheel arch by brake pipe mountain (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil sumps (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front n/s and o/s front steps rusted
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Slight Play In Wheel Bearings.
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Slight Play In Wheel Bearings.
Corrosion to Underside Of Vehicle And Suspension Components.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak Engine Oil Leak From Sump. ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Front advice n/s and o/s floor to chassis rusted
oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
Rear Service brake indicates brake judder n/s and o/s (3.7.D.1)
Front advice n/s and o/s floor to chassis rusted
oil leak
motorhome a bit dirty underneath
o/s/f shock has slight misting of oil
oil leak
various small areas of surface corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
motorhome a bit dirty underneath
o/s/f shock has slight misting of oil
oil leak
various small areas of surface corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight play in offside steering arm
rear exhaust pipe corroding
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front lower cross member corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear tyres are different sizes
service and hand brake efficiecies near minimum
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P738 VFC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 P738 VFC, 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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P738 VFC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 May 1997.
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