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P156 CTO

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,032 mi
Last recorded63,032 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 CTO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 63,032 miles

All exhaust rubber hangers perished

Engine/injectors chuffing

Exhaust mounting defective Front most rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Previous welds of poor quality and/or undersealed

Pass 12 Jun 2025 62,955 miles

All exhaust rubber hangers perishing

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Some previous welds in poor condition and covered in underseal

Fail 12 Jun 2025 62,955 miles

All exhaust rubber hangers perishing

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Some previous welds in poor condition and covered in underseal

Pass 11 Jun 2024 62,851 miles

Engine/injectors chuffing

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

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

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

Previous weld repairs of poor quality and heavily undersealed

Fail 14 May 2024 62,835 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine/injectors chuffing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Previous weld repairs of poor quality and heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Sep 2022 62,499 miles

Engine/injectors chuffing

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,353 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 62,327 miles

Fuel system component leaking Front of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 62,303 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar component fractured (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of wheel arch, upper inner wheel arch, outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar component fractured (6.1.6 (a))

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

Central Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Coolant leak

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

Central Front diesel injector leaking

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 62,024 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 61,281 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 59,267 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 56,177 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 56,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Chassis (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,125 miles

Oil leak. Coolant leak.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 54,036 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,885 miles

Engine oil leak

O/s door step weak

O/s/f chassis weak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,733 miles

Engine oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 18 May 2011 46,234 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 44,522 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 39,836 miles

Engine oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 17 May 2008 35,567 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,729 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 25,557 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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P156 CTO is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 P156 CTO, 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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P156 CTO is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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