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P872 FCH

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,874 mi
Last recorded63,874 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP872 FCH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 63,874 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 63,867 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven 51% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch, spring mount and subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective plastic clips around belt preventing retraction of belt (5.2.5b)

lower front cross member corroded

nearside rear tyre perished on inner wall

run out on front brakes

Pass 10 Nov 2015 60,222 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Front cross member slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre slight perishing inner wall

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 60,222 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Front cross member slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre slight perishing inner wall

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 59,238 miles

Exhaust tailpipe slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,317 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front lower cross member corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Silencer mounting rubbers deteriorated.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 56,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front lower cross member corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Silencer mounting rubbers deteriorated.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 52,670 miles

All brake hose ferrels coroded.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Slight corosion to power steering rack and pipes.

Slight dampness area of steering rack.

Fail 7 Nov 2012 52,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All brake hose ferrels coroded.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Slight corosion to power steering rack and pipes.

Slight dampness area of steering rack.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

slight corrosion to power steering rack and pipes

Pass 22 Nov 2010 45,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Very slight engine oil seepage, O/S/F breather hose/elbow.

Fail 22 Nov 2010 45,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Very slight engine oil seepage, O/S/F breather hose/elbow.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 42,972 miles

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

Power steering pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 16 Nov 2009 42,972 miles

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

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

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

Intermittent connection fault positive battery terminal.

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

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

Power steering pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,610 miles

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

Oil leak

power steering pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,739 miles

offside front inner wheel arch corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,397 miles

assume chassis number incorrect on v5 as details on database were incorrect

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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P872 FCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P872 FCH, 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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P872 FCH is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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