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P199 YHG

1996 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,033 mi
Last recorded141,033 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 YHG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 141,033 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slighly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slighly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 140,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis at LSV mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 140,569 miles

Nearside Rear Body mountings corroded on chassis

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Body mountings corroded on chassis

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 139,976 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area (rear) corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Wiring at battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area (rear) corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Auxiliary engine belt broken

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting area (front) corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Tyres cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 139,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Brake hose from body to rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Effort low causing 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Wiring at battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area (rear) corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Auxiliary engine belt broken

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area (rear) corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting area (front) corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Tyres cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 136,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 135,494 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes corroded above steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower chassis leg, front crossmember mounting point area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 135,486 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe rear mounting area corroded/holed (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe rear mounting area corroded/holed (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes corroded above steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower chassis leg, front crossmember mounting point area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 128,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe, load valve to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Outer Body mounts corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in-between tread bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Outer Body mounts corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2019 128,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe, load valve to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Outer Body mounts corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in-between tread bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Outer Body mounts corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 122,013 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 122,012 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel cable broken (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2018 116,648 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from brake load valve to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 116,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from brake load valve to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 110,688 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake commentator valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 104,938 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 99,640 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 97,377 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 97,337 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 91,476 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 85,705 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 80,417 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 75,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 70,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2008 65,688 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 59,263 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 51,905 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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P199 YHG is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P199 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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P199 YHG is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P199 YHG shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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