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P808 CFT

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,977 mi
Last recorded106,977 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 CFT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2015 106,977 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired all (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 106,952 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

O/S and N/S rear leaf springs badly corroded but not excessivly

Pass 27 Mar 2014 106,937 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle underside and components corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2014 106,925 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front 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)

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

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

both rear wheelbearings have slight play

nearside mirror cover insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2013 106,689 miles

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

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

Offside frount inner sill corroded

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

towbar electrical socket insercure

Fail 22 Feb 2013 106,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Offside frount inner sill corroded

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

towbar electrical socket insercure

Pass 22 Feb 2012 104,825 miles

Oil leak

number plates likely tobe swoped. tailor socket dameged. both front strut tops slightly tite.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 104,825 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

number plates likely tobe swoped. tailor socket dameged. both front strut tops slightly tite.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 99,974 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 99,851 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Both inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 6 Mar 2010 96,857 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 94,586 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

bonnet bracket warn out

Pass 30 Mar 2007 94,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 94,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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P808 CFT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P808 CFT, 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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P808 CFT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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