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P160 TBV

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

119,734 mi
Last recorded119,734 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 TBV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 119,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside rear registration plate lamp low intensity

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Various surface corrosion around chassis/ underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Jun 2026 119,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside rear registration plate lamp low intensity

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Various surface corrosion around chassis/ underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2025 119,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 119,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 118,893 miles

Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member/radiator support (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 118,375 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member/radiator support corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 117,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s and o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 117,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2020 117,027 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

Slight lift at offside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 17 Apr 2019 115,738 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 115,207 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 111,666 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 106,632 miles

Offside Front inner track rod has slight play

Pass 27 May 2015 103,965 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

exhuast mounts poor

Pass 2 May 2014 103,346 miles

exhuast mounts poor

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

mot type temp fule cap fitted at test

ns and os outter sills hold and weak

osf top marker not working

Fail 1 May 2014 103,342 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhuast mounts poor

mot type temp fule cap fitted at test

ns and os outter sills hold and weak

osf top marker not working

Pass 22 May 2013 102,117 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside top marker inop,brake vacum pump leaking oil,

nearside wiper blade to long for vehicle

Fail 22 May 2013 102,115 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside top marker inop,brake vacum pump leaking oil,

nearside wiper blade to long for vehicle

Pass 9 May 2012 94,114 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 90,812 miles

exhuast rubbers poor

Fail 19 May 2011 90,812 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhuast rubbers poor

Pass 11 May 2010 82,529 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 May 2010 82,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 May 2009 78,047 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 78,047 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 70,339 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 70,339 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 May 2007 63,687 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 63,687 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 60,034 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 60,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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P160 TBV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 P160 TBV, 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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P160 TBV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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