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V978 DCH

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

74,976 mi
Last recorded74,976 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV978 DCH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 74,976 miles

Front Lower Cross member corroded

Nearside Body to chassis mounts corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Section by cross member up to subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis above leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 74,976 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged Park brake cable fraying/splitting. (1.1.15 (a))

Front Lower Cross member corroded

Nearside Body to chassis mounts corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Section by cross member up to subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis above leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 69,685 miles

Nearside Rear Mounting splitting

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Mounting splitting

Fail 25 Feb 2025 69,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mounting splitting

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Mounting splitting

Pass 14 Mar 2024 68,087 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear body mounts starting to split/corrode x 2

Pass 13 Mar 2023 64,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 61,755 miles

Offside Rear parkbrake performance slow/poor/imbalanced

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 61,146 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 60,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective all three (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 60,819 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective all three (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,490 miles

Front under steps starting to corrode

Nearside Rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 51,062 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,419 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 47,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 47,220 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 47,145 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 21 May 2013 46,837 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 May 2013 46,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

travel in handbrake

Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,797 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 45,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 45,128 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,128 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,584 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 43,584 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 39,043 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,747 miles

N/S/R brake binding slightly

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

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

Radiator has slight leak

Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,815 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 27,853 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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V978 DCH is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 57,673 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 V978 DCH, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V978 DCH registered?

V978 DCH is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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