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P904 SNS

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,780 mi
Last recorded56,780 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP904 SNS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 56,780 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2025 56,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by jacking piont (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 56,700 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 56,285 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 56,285 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 55,339 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 54,440 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front corrosion to chassis legs , inner arches etc

Offside Front Inner cv boot seeping grease

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake pad sensors disconnected

Fail 30 Aug 2018 54,435 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front corrosion to chassis legs , inner arches etc

Offside Front Inner cv boot seeping grease

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake pad sensors disconnected

Pass 8 Sep 2017 53,332 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,898 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,682 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 49,682 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 48,694 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 48,694 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 47,998 miles

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

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

nearside inner sill slightly corroded

offside front inner arch slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 44,641 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 44,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,443 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,355 miles

O/S/F CHASSIS CORODED AND HOLED IN NONE PRESCRIBED AREA.

O/S/F TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 40,344 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

O/S/F CHASSIS CORODED AND HOLED IN NONE PRESCRIBED AREA.

O/S/F TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 39,346 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 39,343 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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P904 SNS is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P904 SNS, 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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P904 SNS is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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