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P118 PEX

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,625 mi
Last recorded190,625 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 PEX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 190,625 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 190,588 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 177,739 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 177,739 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Outer Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

lenses in por condition

Pass 6 Oct 2008 96,074 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 96,074 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 96,074 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 96,074 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 239,137 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 219,382 miles

oil leak

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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P118 PEX is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 74,888 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 P118 PEX, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P118 PEX is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 November 1996.

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