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P971 JDC

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

70,831 mi
Last recorded70,831 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 JDC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 70,831 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 68,970 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 68,936 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 68,197 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 67,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator cradle bracket corroded.

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 64,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 62,046 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2018 61,515 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2017 58,502 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Oil leak

Underside of the veicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2017 58,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front inner and outer sills corroded

Front crossmember corroded

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 57,252 miles

both n/s and o/s sills corroded

n/s front brake pad warning wire broken

n/s rear worn on outside

Fail 3 Dec 2015 57,252 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both n/s and o/s sills corroded

n/s front brake pad warning wire broken

n/s rear worn on outside

Pass 15 Apr 2014 54,227 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 54,227 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 52,052 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 50,662 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,766 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 47,854 miles

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)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,854 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,150 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 46,150 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,933 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 43,933 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2006 41,487 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes

Corrosion on front crossmember

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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P971 JDC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P971 JDC, 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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P971 JDC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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