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P743 MLG

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,741 mi
Last recorded61,741 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 MLG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 61,741 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both side rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 59,704 miles

Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides please keep checked (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides please keep checked (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 58,095 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 55,285 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective Brake warning lamp does not illuminate (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Becoming slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 55,221 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,821 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 54,821 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 53,788 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 53,788 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

x member corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 52,753 miles

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

centre stop inop

Pass 3 Feb 2015 51,476 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 50,344 miles

Oil leak

front x member corroded

under bonnet earth point corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 47,559 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

slight misting of oil

Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,673 miles

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)

battery tray corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,168 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 38,967 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 35,771 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 32,755 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 29,186 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)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 29,141 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,683 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 26,652 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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P743 MLG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P743 MLG, 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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P743 MLG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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