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P983 BPF

1996 Fiat Ducato 10 SWB

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,488 mi
Last recorded94,488 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato 10 SWB106,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP983 BPF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato 10 SWB
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008 94,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s front subframe prescribed area

Fail 4 Mar 2008 94,165 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s front subframe prescribed area

Pass 21 Mar 2007 85,798 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 85,781 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 front brake hoses starting to perish

both rear shocker covers corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Mar 2006 84,302 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato 10 SWB?

Based on 747 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

59.8%
Pass Rate
5,859
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 127
Registration plate lamp not working 61
position lamp(s) not working 60
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
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P983 BPF is a 1996 Fiat Ducato 10 SWB in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Ducato 10 SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 106,870 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 10 SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P983 BPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato 10 SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Ducato 10 SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P983 BPF registered?

P983 BPF is a 1996 Fiat Ducato 10 SWB, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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