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P239 CJH

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,821 mi
Last recorded72,821 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 CJH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2025 72,821 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch 30cm from suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by engine mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both front upper lights inoperative but still visible to rear upper lights

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

Offside Front Front panel under headlamp

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 71,827 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front outline marker lamps not working but dual purpose rear lamps considered adequate

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

Offside Corrosion in sill and cab step is not considered excessive

Offside Front Corrosion in offside front chassis section, particularly near battery earthing point

Pass 12 Sep 2022 70,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 70,902 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 69,212 miles

Battery tray corroded but not excessively

Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 69,212 miles

Battery tray corroded but not excessively

Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 67,249 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 67,245 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 65,928 miles

n/side c.v boot perrishing

Pass 15 Dec 2017 64,609 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 64,609 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 64,259 miles

Offside Front Outer door sill rusted through

Offside Front tyre perished

all exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 1 Dec 2016 64,259 miles

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

Offside Front Outer door sill rusted through

Offside Front tyre perished

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

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

all exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,159 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

minor corrosion to front inner wings

offgside sill and support starting to corrode

offside wishbone front bush has slight play

surface corrosion to front jacking points

Fail 6 Mar 2015 61,450 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

minor corrosion to front inner wings

offgside sill and support starting to corrode

offside wishbone front bush has slight play

surface corrosion to front jacking points

Fail 1 Jul 2013 62,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 62,105 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,239 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 57,849 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 56,799 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 54,638 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,215 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 52,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 52,040 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 52,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P239 CJH is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P239 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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P239 CJH is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 October 1996.

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