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P181 SFB

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,438 mi
Last recorded129,438 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 129,438 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside inner and outer sills VERY rusty, offside front chassis VERY rusty, THIS VEHICLE HAS MAJOR RUST ALL OVER

Fail 26 Nov 2009 129,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside inner and outer sills VERY rusty, offside front chassis VERY rusty, THIS VEHICLE HAS MAJOR RUST ALL OVER

Pass 21 Oct 2008 122,304 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to floor chassis inner and outer sills

front cross member corroded

o/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge

some exhaust mounts perished

Fail 21 Oct 2008 122,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to floor chassis inner and outer sills

front cross member corroded

o/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge

some exhaust mounts perished

Pass 9 Nov 2007 111,372 miles

corrosion to parts of chassis

Fail 29 Oct 2007 111,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion to parts of chassis

Pass 13 Oct 2006 99,354 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all brake pipes rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2005 90,355 miles

brake pipes rusty

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills

corrosion to o/s/f flitch †

water leak from thermostat housing

Fail 20 Sep 2005 90,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes rusty

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills

corrosion to o/s/f flitch †

water leak from thermostat housing

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 SFB is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P181 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 P181 SFB registered?

P181 SFB is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 November 1996.

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