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P88 PAF

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

51,880 mi
Last recorded51,880 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 PAF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 51,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under covers fitted at time test

Pass 21 Oct 2020 81,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/70r15c 106/104r (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 51,807 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/70r15c 106/104r (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 51,501 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 48,083 miles

Nearside mirror poor

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower brake hose union rusty

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear slight play in rear radius arms . dry of any lube, rust leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2017 45,368 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front both wheel arches & chassis rusty

Nearside door step rusry

Rear rear axle radius arms dry of greese

parking brake no reserve travell

Fail 29 Aug 2017 45,368 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front both wheel arches & chassis rusty

Nearside door step rusry

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam &high aim (1.7.5a)

Rear rear axle radius arms dry of greese

parking brake no reserve travell

Pass 23 Aug 2016 41,019 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both outer ends poor (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both worn (2.7.4)

front end / cab / chassis rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,733 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 37,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 34,980 miles

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

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

some corrosion on brake cables

Fail 11 Aug 2014 34,980 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

some corrosion on brake cables

Pass 16 Aug 2013 34,242 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 34,242 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 34,102 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 34,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 33,692 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 33,692 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,195 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 31,548 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 31,517 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 29,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,805 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,109 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 26,899 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 25,031 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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P88 PAF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P88 PAF, 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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P88 PAF is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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