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P164 SFB

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,142 mi
Last recorded146,142 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 SFB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 146,142 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 146,121 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 146,121 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 146,108 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 146,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 145,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 144,218 miles

all four front brake hoses deteriorated

corrosion under vehicle in various places

front brakes sticking

front inner archs corroded

front lower chassis legs corroded

inner & outer sills corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

rear inner valance corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 142,956 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 26 Apr 2016 142,956 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

handbrake too high

oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Jun 2015 137,938 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 May 2015 137,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 133,484 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 129,423 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

battery insecure

exhaust system rubber mountings deterioated

nearside front indicator insecure

nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 22 Feb 2013 129,422 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber mountings deterioated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front indicator insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 139,109 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 127,905 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 126,098 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 122,354 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 121,500 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 120,398 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 120,398 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 117,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P164 SFB is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P164 SFB, 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 P164 SFB registered?

P164 SFB is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 December 1996.

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