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P950 XCD

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,855 mi
Last recorded163,855 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 XCD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2012 163,855 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front registration plate damaged.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp lens chipped.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Spare tyre tread below legal limit.

Pass 3 Jul 2010 163,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

poor servo assistance

Pass 11 Jun 2009 162,517 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

altenator belt perished

brake pedal anti-slip worn

f/o/s & f/n/s chassis corroding

f/o/s brake pipe to hose corroding

f/o/s inner wing splash guard corroded

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

r/n/s shocker dust cover corroded

r/o/s inner wing under wing corroded

slight buckle in f/o/s brake disc

Fail 9 Jun 2009 162,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

altenator belt perished

brake pedal anti-slip worn

f/o/s & f/n/s chassis corroding

f/o/s brake pipe to hose corroding

f/o/s inner wing splash guard corroded

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

r/n/s shocker dust cover corroded

r/o/s inner wing under wing corroded

slight buckle in f/o/s brake disc

Pass 1 Jul 2008 156,204 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 156,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 149,440 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 149,438 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 140,122 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 139,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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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P950 XCD 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 50%.

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 P950 XCD, 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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P950 XCD is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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