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P265 RUU

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,089 mi
Last recorded61,089 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 RUU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 61,089 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 60,727 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 60,714 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wing by strut top mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 60,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 59,931 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 58,328 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front radiator support corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings at brake pipe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both step to sills starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 57,514 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers crackigng/split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 55,230 miles

exhaust rubbers cracking/split

Fail 22 Jul 2020 55,226 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front jacking points chalked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f inner wing chalked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front wheel arches. chalked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rubbers cracking/split

Pass 25 Jul 2019 54,403 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rubbers splitting

front jacking points starting to corrode

Fail 25 Jul 2019 54,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rubbers splitting

front jacking points starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jul 2018 52,352 miles

both front jacking points starting to corrode

exhaust rubbers all split/cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2017 50,720 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has a light rumble when rotated

corrosion forming on front inner wings and sills

exhaust rubber mounts cracking/perishing. exhaust system secure at time of test

general underside corrosion forming to suspension components and other non testable components

Fail 24 Jul 2017 50,719 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure canvas showing (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has a light rumble when rotated

corrosion forming on front inner wings and sills

exhaust rubber mounts cracking/perishing. exhaust system secure at time of test

general underside corrosion forming to suspension components and other non testable components

Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,407 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 40,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 39,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 39,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 37,539 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 37,539 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,069 miles

Battery lamp on dash

Front top marker lamps not working

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 37,069 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Battery lamp on dash

Front top marker lamps not working

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,823 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,233 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,656 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 35,656 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside & offside front side marker lamps not working

Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,264 miles

nearside front side marker light not working

Pass 3 Apr 2007 34,597 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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P265 RUU is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P265 RUU, 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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What year was P265 RUU registered?

P265 RUU is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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