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P791 YAE

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

179,379 mi
Last recorded179,379 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 YAE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 179,379 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f lower metal pipe slightly corodded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear wheekl bearings have slight play

engine oil leaking blowing back over x member etc

o/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 29 Jun 2016 179,379 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f top metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven front imbalance 46% (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating rear fluctuation 50% (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f lower metal pipe slightly corodded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear wheekl bearings have slight play

engine oil leaking blowing back over x member etc

o/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 26 May 2015 174,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front 215/70 15c 3-4mm, tyre wearing low, wearing on inner edge

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 12 May 2015 174,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front 215/70 15c 3-4mm, tyre wearing low, wearing on inner edge

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 12 May 2014 169,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 169,825 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 164,641 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 156,859 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 156,859 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 150,861 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 May 2011 150,858 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 142,924 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak on engine

Fail 18 Apr 2009 134,824 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 18 Apr 2009 134,824 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 14 Apr 2008 126,565 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 126,565 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 117,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2007 117,931 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2006 109,179 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 YAE is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P791 YAE, 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 YAE is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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