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P770 PTU

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

41,618 mi
Last recorded41,618 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 PTU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 41,618 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded x2 (2.3.2)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 24 Feb 2018 41,581 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded x2 (2.3.2)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,411 miles

Offside Front chassis corroding near rad

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 35,395 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front chassis corroding near rad

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 35,080 miles

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

o/s/f end chassis has corrosion near radiator support panel

Pass 16 Apr 2014 34,373 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s/r tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,359 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s windscreen wiper deteriorating

slight corrosion to o/s/f chassis

Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 31,271 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 30,274 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 30,262 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 29,174 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,174 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,752 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 27,742 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

slight corrosion front body cross-member

Fail 5 Apr 2006 23,963 miles

20% imbalance on front brakes ( max 25% )

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2006 23,963 miles

20% imbalance on front brakes ( max 25% )

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

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

oil leak

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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P770 PTU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P770 PTU, 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 P770 PTU registered?

P770 PTU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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