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P8 SJG

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,395 mi
Last recorded173,395 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 SJG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 173,395 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 173,395 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 170,668 miles

Corrosion hole near side rear in non-supportive panelling.

Fail 30 Oct 2009 170,652 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion hole near side rear in non-supportive panelling.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 165,071 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 160,727 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 160,727 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 158,130 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 156,231 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 156,231 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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P8 SJG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P8 SJG, 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 P8 SJG registered?

P8 SJG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P8 SJG safe to buy?

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