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P795 EJM

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

87,428 mi
Last recorded87,428 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP795 EJM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 87,428 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both wipers slight smear

n/s and o/s sills corroded

parking brake relay lever slightly sticking

Fail 3 Jun 2026 87,428 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both wipers slight smear

n/s and o/s sills corroded

parking brake relay lever slightly sticking

Pass 27 Jun 2025 86,460 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 86,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2024 80,785 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 80,785 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 78,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 78,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 74,245 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 74,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 71,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocker light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 71,037 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER STEP OF CAB (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER STEP OF CAB (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 70,378 miles

FUEL CAP DOES SEAL

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR OF CAB. (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 70,378 miles

FUEL CAP DOES SEAL

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR OF CAB. (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 68,076 miles

o\s\r tyre perishing and worn close to limit

slight misting of oil around both front shockers

slight movement on n\s\f seat base

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 May 2017 68,040 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

o\s\r tyre perishing and worn close to limit

slight misting of oil around both front shockers

slight movement on n\s\f seat base

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 May 2016 66,977 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 66,949 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering column loer lnkage (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 May 2015 64,719 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 62,234 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 171,846 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 171,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 17,098 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 17,098 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 168,610 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 168,610 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/rear light lens cracked on reverse light area

Fail 14 Jul 2008 168,594 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pipes corroded

o/s/rear lens cracked

Pass 29 May 2007 167,394 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 167,384 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 164,453 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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P795 EJM is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 P795 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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P795 EJM is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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