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P854 MLR

1997 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,672 mi
Last recorded113,672 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP854 MLR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 113,672 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drivers seat damaged

jack and bar insecure under front seat

various seat damage

Fail 11 Aug 2010 113,672 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drivers seat damaged

jack and bar insecure under front seat

various seat damage

Fail 7 Jul 2010 113,654 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 109,834 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

side door top catch broken

Fail 26 May 2009 109,816 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

side door top catch broken

Pass 27 May 2008 103,503 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 97,318 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 97,311 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 92,767 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 92,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 83,804 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 83,795 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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 MLR is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P854 MLR, 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 MLR is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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