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P789 EJM

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,472 mi
Last recorded197,472 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 EJM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 197,472 miles

both sills corroded but not holed

o/side rear tyre cracking

Fail 26 Aug 2014 197,472 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

both sills corroded but not holed

o/side rear tyre cracking

Fail 28 Aug 2013 197,427 miles

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

o/sill sill corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2013 197,427 miles

o/sill sill corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2012 196,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres cracking

Fail 16 Aug 2012 196,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2011 194,228 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 19,359 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

underseal to offside rear underside of sill query on welded repair

welding repair nearside middle sill covered with heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,359 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

underseal to offside rear underside of sill query on welded repair

welding repair nearside middle sill covered with heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Jul 2009 193,540 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 193,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2008 193,296 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 186,405 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 175,129 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 175,129 miles

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

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

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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P789 EJM is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P789 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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P789 EJM is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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