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P854 EJM

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,249 mi
Last recorded67,249 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP854 EJM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 67,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 67,010 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 64,974 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 64,761 miles

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

corrosion to centre and rear exhaust

Pass 20 Jun 2022 64,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front lowr pannel corroded

front to rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2022 64,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front lowr pannel corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 63,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 62,700 miles

advise nsf drop link slight play

advise slight play nsf wheel bearing

advise slight play nsr wheel bearing

bth front spring mounts slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 60,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive under door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 58,369 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PAD WEAR WIRES BROKEN

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

Nearside Front WIPER BECOMING POOR

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 58,337 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported EXHAUST RUBBER BROKEN (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PAD WEAR WIRES BROKEN

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

Nearside Front WIPER BECOMING POOR

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 56,381 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 56,381 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake pivot point (3.5.1k)

Fail 5 May 2015 53,197 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 53,197 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,445 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

O/S/F Tyre cracked & perished

Fail 14 Aug 2013 45,445 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust system deteriorated

O/S/F Tyre cracked & perished

Pass 18 May 2009 44,998 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 44,911 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,504 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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P854 EJM is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P854 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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P854 EJM is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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