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P260 EAB

1996 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,992 mi
Last recorded108,992 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 EAB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 108,992 miles

Nearside Rear Lower reverse lamp in-op

Fail 20 Jun 2026 108,992 miles

Nearside Rear Lower reverse lamp in-op

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 106,747 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 106,747 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 105,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2024 105,164 miles

Nearside Lower Outline marker lamp not working centre (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 105,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 105,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 105,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front side marker lamp missing

Fail 15 Sep 2022 105,116 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear All n/s & o/s (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded Rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear & across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 105,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 104,968 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 104,889 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 104,818 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in several places (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion half way down vehicle (6.1.A.1)

front brake pads deteriorated

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated/perished

Fail 3 May 2016 104,818 miles

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

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure cannot secured in the forward position (6.2.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in several places (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion half way down vehicle (6.1.A.1)

front brake pads deteriorated

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated/perished

Pass 24 Mar 2015 104,760 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Exhaust secure but rear rubber mount deteriorated

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 104,740 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Exhaust secure but rear rubber mount deteriorated

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 104,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 104,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 104,410 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension helper air bags flat

Pass 13 Oct 2010 103,914 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 102,904 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 102,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 100,346 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 99,671 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 99,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2006 95,320 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 95,086 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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P260 EAB is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P260 EAB, 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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P260 EAB is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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