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P245 CJH

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,261 mi
Last recorded85,261 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 CJH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 85,261 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipe greased

oil leak

rubber exhaust mountings perishing

steering rack end has slight play at inner fixing

Fail 22 Mar 2016 85,246 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipe greased

oil leak

rubber exhaust mountings perishing

steering rack end has slight play at inner fixing

Pass 28 Mar 2015 81,407 miles

see advisory test number 155155885096

Fail 26 Mar 2015 81,376 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,124 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 78,094 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 73,767 miles

see advisory test number 8483231503141

Fail 11 Apr 2013 73,714 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 67,363 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 67,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

off side outer sill holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 61,819 miles

front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2010 58,305 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 56,366 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

os wiper starting to smear

Fail 27 Apr 2009 56,313 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

os wiper starting to smear

Pass 25 Apr 2008 52,856 miles

all tyres very slightly perished

Pass 29 May 2007 52,069 miles

corrosion to front brake discs †slight play in o/s/f wheel baering †surface corrosion to leaf springs †slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing †o/s plastic panel insecure

surface corrosion to powered steering pipes †surface corrosion to exhaust †various oil leaks †surface corrosion to various brake pipes †surface corrosion to coil springs

Fail 29 May 2007 170,558 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre slightly steeped in tread/wearing on edges †slight corrosion dents/scratches to various body panels †outer sills covered in plastic trim †damage to alloy rims †both rear subframe mounting bushes unbonding †surface corrosion to exhaust

various oil leaks †front brake discs worn †surface corrosion to various brake pipes †rear differencial oil leaks †o/s/f tyre slightly steped in tread/wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2006 49,421 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 49,410 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2005 47,974 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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P245 CJH is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P245 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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P245 CJH is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 October 1996.

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