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P819 URF

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

174,978 mi
Last recorded174,978 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP819 URF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 174,978 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 174,967 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 167,567 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 167,567 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 159,158 miles

o/s cv joint gater held on by wire but is secure

Fail 12 Mar 2010 159,137 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

o/s cv joint gater held on by wire but is secure

Pass 10 Mar 2009 149,002 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 149,002 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2008 141,128 miles

slight play in lower u/j on steering column

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Mar 2008 141,127 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in lower u/j on steering column

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2007 130,155 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 118,382 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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P819 URF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P819 URF, 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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What year was P819 URF registered?

P819 URF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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