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P159 VCN

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,561 mi
Last recorded107,561 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 VCN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 107,561 miles

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorating

exhaust mountings perished

front flexible brake hoses perished

front to rear metal brake pipe rusty in places

nearside outer sill becoming rusty

offside chassis leg rusty near subframe

offside rear shockabsorber weeping

oil leak from engine

oil weep from power steering hose from pump to rack

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2007 107,285 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded in places

offside chassis leg near subframe rusty

oil weep from power steering hose from pump to rack

Fail 30 May 2007 107,238 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

load ratings on front tyres different

offside front door mirror outer loose

Pass 12 Apr 2006 106,897 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 106,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Upper Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P159 VCN is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P159 VCN, 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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What year was P159 VCN registered?

P159 VCN is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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