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P172 CTO

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

57,900 mi
Last recorded57,900 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 CTO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 57,900 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both leds fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 54,911 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 53,732 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 53,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 53,437 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 52,983 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 48,481 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 45,357 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 45,355 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 44,493 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 44,087 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 43,352 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

washer liquid to thick to clean

Fail 11 Apr 2015 43,352 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

washer liquid to thick to clean

Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,955 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 42,571 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 42,197 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 39,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 39,016 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,695 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 32,476 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 3,088 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 3,088 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,935 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 27,737 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 24,396 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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P172 CTO is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P172 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P172 CTO registered?

P172 CTO is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P172 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 CTO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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