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P781 KWJ

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,145 mi
Last recorded81,145 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 KWJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2007 81,145 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leak on engine

side movement in handbrake lever

steering column bottom u/j worn

various exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

water leak on rear heater pipes in o/s chassis

Fail 20 Nov 2007 81,130 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (6.1.8b)

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leak on engine

side movement in handbrake lever

steering column bottom u/j worn

various exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

water leak on rear heater pipes in o/s chassis

Pass 24 Nov 2006 80,915 miles

bad oil leak on engine

exhaust rubber 'o' rings showing signs of splits

steering column bottom u/j worn

Fail 17 Nov 2006 80,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bad oil leak on engine

exhaust rubber 'o' rings showing signs of splitts

rear water pipes chaffing on exhaust tail pipe and tap leaking

steering column bottom u/j worn

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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P781 KWJ is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P781 KWJ, 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 P781 KWJ registered?

P781 KWJ is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P781 KWJ safe to buy?

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