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P196 YHG

1996 Fiat Ducato

Brown Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,403 mi
Last recorded75,403 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 YHG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 75,403 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody and component corrosion

oil leak sump corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 75,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust corroded slight blowing (7.1.2)

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

oil leak engine

underbody corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,409 miles

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

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

general underbody corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,672 miles

play in ball joints lower arms

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 7 Aug 2015 70,624 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,333 miles

minor play in all 4 wheel bearings

nearside mirror casing insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2014 68,333 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery terminals insecure

minor play in all 4 wheel bearings

nearside mirror casing insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front radiator crossmember rusty,exhaust rusty & slight blow

Pass 11 Apr 2012 62,782 miles

Centre Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 62,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 62,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

hand brake slighly stiff to opperate

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 18 Apr 2011 62,253 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

hand brake slighly stiff to opperate

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,739 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front cross menber has rust hole

osr tyre cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2009 61,153 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,252 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2007 58,973 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 58,587 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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P196 YHG is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in Brown with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P196 YHG, 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 P196 YHG registered?

P196 YHG is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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