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P774 JNN

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

255,702 mi
Last recorded255,702 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP774 JNN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2026 255,702 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive light (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis leg corroded and holed where brake hose mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 252,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed - not affecting vehicle strength

Pass 22 Jul 2024 248,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 245,618 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 245,481 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 242,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded and slightly holed

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded near sub frame mounting but overall strength not affected (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged steering pipe slightly rubbed at subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 238,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 234,507 miles

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

power steering pipes heavily covered in underseal

vehicle structure heavily covered in underseal

Fail 10 Jul 2020 234,507 miles

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

power steering pipes heavily covered in underseal

vehicle structure heavily covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 232,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

lower radiator support heavily corroded and holed

Fail 5 Jul 2019 232,111 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind brake hose (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded and holed but not affecting structual strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

lower radiator support heavily corroded and holed

Pass 6 Jul 2018 227,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

HEADLIGHT BEAM DEFLECTORS FITTED

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

RADIATOR MOUNTING CORRODED

Pass 11 Jul 2017 219,654 miles

RADIATOR SUPPORT BADLY CORRODED

Pass 29 Jul 2016 213,364 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 206,453 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 206,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 200,067 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 200,067 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 192,268 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

dip beam altered by markers

front crossmember corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 192,268 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

dip beam altered by markers

front crossmember corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 187,628 miles

battery insecure

dip beam kick up altered by markers

Pass 3 Jun 2011 181,347 miles

tape attatched to headlights to adjust beam pattern

Pass 27 May 2010 173,029 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 173,029 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 168,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 18 May 2009 168,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 165,382 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 157,772 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 157,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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P774 JNN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 P774 JNN, 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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P774 JNN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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