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P953 JAU

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,896 mi
Last recorded83,896 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 JAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 83,896 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 83,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 83,103 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 82,817 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 82,780 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 80,316 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill x2 bits (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill x2 bits (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 76,366 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 75,252 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 74,153 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 71,784 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 70,032 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 70,032 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 67,944 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 67,944 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 65,567 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 63,207 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,282 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 57,786 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 55,064 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front upper and nearside rear upper lights not working

radiator support panel coroding

Pass 11 May 2011 53,227 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 53,227 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2010 50,928 miles

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

nearside rear park brake slight low effort

radiator support panel coroded

sump coroded

Pass 19 May 2009 48,841 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 46,770 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust coroding

power steering pipes coroding

sump coroding

under body corosion

Pass 23 May 2007 42,480 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 42,449 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 40,778 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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P953 JAU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P953 JAU, 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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P953 JAU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 July 1997.

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