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P857 HUJ

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,491 mi
Last recorded75,491 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 HUJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 75,491 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 111,324 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 108,853 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 103,894 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 93,366 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 90,364 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 85,392 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 85,392 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 82,130 miles

front steel brake pipes corroded ok for now but advise replace soon

Fail 21 Jun 2011 82,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front steel brake pipes corroded ok for now but advise replace soon

Pass 28 May 2010 74,877 miles

Exhaust system corroded at mountings.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Moderate surface corrosion in front brake piping.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2009 66,562 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

number plates may not comply with construction and use regulations

tow ball may have slight wear

vehicle shows signs of general underbody component surface corrosion

Pass 14 May 2009 66,562 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

number plates may not comply with construction and use regulations

tow ball may have slight wear

vehicle shows signs of general underbody component surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2008 64,448 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 64,433 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 63,990 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 63,990 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 62,097 miles

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

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

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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P857 HUJ is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P857 HUJ, 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 P857 HUJ registered?

P857 HUJ is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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