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P283 PPW

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

63,662 mi
Last recorded63,662 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 PPW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 63,662 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 63,549 miles

underside heavily welded and painted

Fail 18 Jul 2024 63,521 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front both front inner wings looks like poor repairs and heavily painted

Pass 11 Jul 2023 63,235 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 63,235 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 63,221 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear springs rusty

Fail 25 Jan 2022 63,195 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced & radiator support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

both front inner wheel arches corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

rear springs rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2020 61,655 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 61,655 miles

Position lamp not working 4 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 60,713 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 58,505 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 585,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shocks cover damage and weak

Pass 10 Jun 2017 57,235 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 54,393 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 54,164 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2015 52,107 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 50,350 miles

o/s rear spring assistor broken

Pass 22 Apr 2013 49,148 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 47,748 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,299 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,182 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 44,550 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 42,920 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 38,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 36,711 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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P283 PPW is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P283 PPW, 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 P283 PPW registered?

P283 PPW is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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