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P778 EJM

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,088 mi
Last recorded197,088 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 EJM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 197,088 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 189,292 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 186,288 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 168,624 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 162,216 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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P778 EJM is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P778 EJM, 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 P778 EJM registered?

P778 EJM is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P778 EJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P778 EJM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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