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P994 PWS

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

135,127 mi
Last recorded135,127 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP994 PWS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2011 135,127 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all wheel bearings have slight play

bonnet release handle stiff to operate

slight play both sides rack

slight play front wishones rear bushes

various parts exhausht deteriating/minor leak gasses

Pass 29 Apr 2010 129,638 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 129,611 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

oil leak

rear no plate deteriating

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play rack both sides

various exhausht rubbers deteriating

various ferrules corroding

various parts exhausht deteriating

various slight corrosion top side undernerth

various tyres perishing

Fail 5 Mar 2010 129,477 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 122,557 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s/f mirror poor condition not effecting its view to rear

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriate

rear no plate starting to deform

slight bind all brakes

slight play both bottom ball joints

various exhausht mounts deteriating

Fail 6 Mar 2009 122,557 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s/f mirror poor condition not effecting its view to rear

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriate

rear no plate starting to deform

slight bind all brakes

slight play both bottom ball joints

various exhausht mounts deteriating

Fail 4 Mar 2008 115,787 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 115,787 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 109,544 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 109,544 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 105,156 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 105,156 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2006 105,155 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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P994 PWS is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

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 P994 PWS, 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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P994 PWS is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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