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P224 CJH

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,609 mi
Last recorded62,609 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 CJH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 62,609 miles

Front brake pad wires broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sump corroded

Pass 9 May 2025 54,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

sump corroding

Fail 26 Apr 2025 54,953 miles

Exhaust system insecure x2 rubber mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

sump corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2024 52,047 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 49,524 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jul 2022 47,408 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 47,408 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 46,217 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 44,824 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 44,824 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 44,182 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 42,574 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 40,981 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 39,623 miles

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,661 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 37,661 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2014 36,253 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 36,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 34,761 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 34,761 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight bind on the o/s/f brake

slight bind on the o/s/r brake

Fail 28 Jul 2012 32,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside headlight level cotrol not working

slight engine missfire at idle

Pass 28 Jul 2012 32,335 miles

offside headlight level cotrol not working

slight engine missfire at idle

Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,426 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 31,426 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 28,353 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 28,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre age cracks

nearside reverse light not working

Pass 8 Jul 2009 26,365 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,156 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,220 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 20,571 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 20,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2005 16,843 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 16,843 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

1)front cross member corroded to excess. †2)slight play in all four wheel bearings. †3)o/s/reverse light not working.

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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P224 CJH is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P224 CJH, 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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P224 CJH is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 October 1996.

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