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P791 EJM

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

125,538 mi
Last recorded125,538 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 EJM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 125,538 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 122,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 119,998 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 114,891 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 113,377 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 111,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 108,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside mirror cover insecure

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front wheel slight binding

Pass 6 Dec 2010 104,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 101,236 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 96,369 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 94,093 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 89,614 miles

Nearside rear upper non applicable indicator inoperative

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2008 89,613 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear upper non applicable indicator inoperative

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 87,714 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 84,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 76,444 miles

Advise n/s/f lower arm inner bush slight play.Rear tyre treads low @ 2.5mm.

Pass 6 Jan 2006 69,690 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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P791 EJM is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P791 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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P791 EJM is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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