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P188 SFB

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,615 mi
Last recorded136,615 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 SFB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 136,615 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 136,615 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 12,815 miles

corosion to o/s/f cross member,o/s/r cross member and n/s inner sill

front number plate broken

n/s headlamp small hole in glass

Fail 18 Nov 2008 12,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corosion to o/s/f cross member,o/s/r cross member and n/s inner sill

front number plate broken

n/s headlamp small hole in glass

Pass 19 Nov 2007 122,125 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2007 122,084 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2006 116,486 miles

O/S c.v boot in poor condition.

Pass 17 Nov 2005 109,742 miles

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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P188 SFB is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P188 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P188 SFB?

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What year was P188 SFB registered?

P188 SFB is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 November 1996.

Is P188 SFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P188 SFB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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