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P867 JYC

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

94,684 mi
Last recorded94,684 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 JYC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2023 94,684 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bush bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch within 30 cm of lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bush bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

inner door steps and outer sills corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2022 94,684 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 93,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 93,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 92,010 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all n/s indicators (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 92,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 89,357 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

n/s/f subframe mount has slight corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2018 89,357 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe leaking main (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

n/s/f subframe mount has slight corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 87,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 87,032 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Lower Electrical wiring insecure front engine bay (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake hose bulging under pressure both (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front subframe has corrosion

rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2016 84,129 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front top strut bearings stiff

main rear break pipe coated in underseal

slight oil leak from sump gasket

Pass 23 Feb 2015 81,324 miles

front cross member corroded and holed

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

some parts of test difficult due to heavy underseal

Pass 6 Mar 2014 78,284 miles

engine oil sump pourus and leaking

front cross member corroded and holed

n/s to o/s rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f headlamp beam dim

n/s/f shocker slight leak

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 4 Mar 2014 78,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

engine oil sump pourus and leaking

front cross member corroded and holed

n/s to o/s rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f headlamp beam dim

n/s/f shocker slight leak

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Feb 2013 77,021 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear cross section brake pipe corroded

slight misting of oil on n/s/f shocker

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 22 Mar 2012 74,018 miles

Coolant warning light on

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

Nearside front upper marker light dim

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 74,018 miles

Coolant warning light on

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

Nearside front upper marker light dim

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 71,935 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

blue smoke from exhaust, not dense

nearside front floor area corroded, not within 30cm of any mounting points

nearside wiper deteriorating

Fail 31 Mar 2011 71,926 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

blue smoke from exhaust, not dense

nearside front floor area corroded, not within 30cm of any mounting points

nearside wiper deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2010 71,059 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet pull under front of vehicle

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

brake pad warning light wires broken

Pass 6 Mar 2009 67,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure, both terminals loose

bonnet pull hanging under vehicle

home made washer bottle (works)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 67,822 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet pull hanging under vehicle

home made washer bottle (works)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 5,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 47,399 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

exhaust smokes from cold

front no plate damaged, still legible

movement in both seat assemblies

offside top cab marker light not working

Pass 3 Mar 2006 46,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust silencer baffles loose

front crossmember corroded

offside front suspension strut damp with oil

offside front top marker lamp not working

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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P867 JYC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P867 JYC, 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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P867 JYC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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