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P181 HEG

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,799 mi
Last recorded44,799 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 HEG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 44,799 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 44,468 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 44,351 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 44,155 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 43,639 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 42,953 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back near load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear tyres over 10 years old

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 18 Mar 2021 42,953 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back near load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear tyres over 10 years old

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,809 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking points offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front step outer sill corroded and holed but is not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside by front anchers (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,494 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 39,436 miles

front radiator support x-member corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2014 38,575 miles

slight lag on n/s/f brake

Pass 17 Sep 2013 37,613 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

front radiator support x-member corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 36,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 35,772 miles

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

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

front radiator support cross-member corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,720 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,738 miles

Oil leak

front number plate weathered

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,237 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,729 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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P181 HEG is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P181 HEG, 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 P181 HEG registered?

P181 HEG is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P181 HEG safe to buy?

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