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P27 SFB

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

74,951 mi
Last recorded74,951 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 SFB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 74,951 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 73,940 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 73,899 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 73,899 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

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

Fail 9 Jul 2022 73,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front steps have corrosion

underside of vehicle has lots of corrosion also has a lot of repairs covered in thick under seal

Pass 6 Jul 2021 73,846 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 73,819 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch/jacking point slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2019 73,777 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to offside inner sill in non perscribed area

Pass 3 Jul 2018 73,689 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 73,474 miles

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

corrosion to sill areas in non perscribed areas

Fail 6 Jul 2017 73,474 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to sill areas in non perscribed areas

Pass 8 Jul 2016 73,413 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 72,928 miles

slight corrosion to front cross member

Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,627 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 72,560 miles

Off side rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 72,549 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Off side rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 72,065 miles

nearside and offside inner and outer sills as excessive corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2012 72,065 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside inner and outer sills as excessive corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2011 70,968 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/side and o/side rear sills are corroding , non load bearing advise,o/s front under bonnet , close to battery .chassis is corroding/

Fail 11 Jan 2011 70,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/side and o/side rear sills are corroding , non load bearing advise,o/s front under bonnet , close to battery .chassis is corroding/

Pass 26 Jan 2010 69,102 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 67,204 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 67,204 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 66,362 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 64,619 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 57,203 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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P27 SFB is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P27 SFB, 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 P27 SFB registered?

P27 SFB is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P27 SFB shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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