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P278 TBV

1996 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

228,481 mi
Last recorded228,481 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 TBV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 228,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 228,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 228,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 228,072 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 224,889 miles

corrosion to both front sills

o/s/f outer c.v leaking grease

Pass 22 Jul 2021 221,555 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 219,904 miles

centre o/s exhaust rubber mount splitting

corrosion to both front inner sills

engine oil leak

final exhaust mount missing

Pass 5 Aug 2019 217,786 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to both front inner sills/footsteps

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arch areas

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offside & 1 nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 211,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

both front inner sills corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 211,604 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

both front inner sills corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 206,792 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both O/s & N/s (2.5.A.3c)

O/s/r light cluster cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play Both O/s & N/s (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 206,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp adjuster inoperative (1.8.A.1b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both O/s & N/s (2.5.A.3c)

O/s/r light cluster cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play Both O/s & N/s (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 198,734 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 190,689 miles

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

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

corrosion to both front inner sills / steps

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

corrosion to rear brake flexi hose ferrules

Fail 16 Jul 2015 190,681 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 187,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

front brake discs very worn

Pass 29 Jun 2013 184,179 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 181,542 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 176,201 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 173,541 miles

engine oil leak

front tyres showing wear inner edges

o/s/rear light lens cracked

o/s/rear tyre outer side wall showing cracks

Fail 28 Jul 2010 173,515 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine oil leak

front tyres showing wear inner edges

o/s/rear light lens cracked

o/s/rear tyre outer side wall showing cracks

Fail 21 Mar 2009 165,343 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

nearside & offside rear leaf spring mounts corroded

radiator support bracket corroded

rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2009 165,343 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside & offside rear leaf spring mounts corroded

radiator support bracket corroded

rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2008 161,526 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 152,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2005 141,467 miles

nearside offside rear tyres cracking on outer walls.

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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P278 TBV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P278 TBV, 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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P278 TBV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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