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P226 CJH

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

68,792 mi
Last recorded68,792 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 CJH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 68,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 68,792 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump and steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 68,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around subframe mounting and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around subframe mounting and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump and steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 67,013 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 66,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2023 65,803 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 65,803 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 65,077 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 65,077 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 64,463 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe has very slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 64,463 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe has very slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nut was lose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 63,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 63,989 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure plus worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 62,607 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 61,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 58,062 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 58,062 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 54,472 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 54,471 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated from servo to flexi brake hoses on near side x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,638 miles

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

Spare tyre badly split

Fail 23 Sep 2014 51,638 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre badly split

Fail 16 Mar 2012 48,723 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,723 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 46,758 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 46,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,250 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 45,243 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 42,919 miles

slight rusting on all flex hose fererls

Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,341 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,377 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 38,375 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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P226 CJH is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 P226 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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P226 CJH is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 October 1996.

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