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P975 JDC

1997 Fiat Ducato Motorhome

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,148 mi
Last recorded103,148 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato Motorhome72,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP975 JDC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato Motorhome
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 103,148 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches, cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 103,148 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches, cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 102,280 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 102,271 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 102,267 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 102,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack / pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 102,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch badly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack / pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 101,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 101,093 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 99,178 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 3 May 2019 99,169 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 14 May 2018 98,225 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake efficiency only just met

Fail 1 May 2018 98,220 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported 4x mountings missing or split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight strut top bearing siezed (2.2.D.1)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 4 May 2017 96,547 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 95,142 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 95,139 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 92,507 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 92,507 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 90,704 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 89,198 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 87,013 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 84,409 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 75,194 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 72,941 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 69,976 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 63,854 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato Motorhome?

Based on 11,545 MOT tests across 598 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
1,936
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 159
brake binding 138
Brake pipe excessively corroded 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
position lamp(s) not working 96
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P975 JDC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato Motorhome in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 72,941 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P975 JDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P975 JDC is a 1997 Fiat Ducato Motorhome, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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