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P311 PCV

1996 Fiat Ducato

Green Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,249 mi
Last recorded110,249 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 PCV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2026 110,249 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch next to brake pipe as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength os and ns inner sills corroded as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Jul 2025 106,212 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 106,125 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 103,408 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 100,456 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs under van (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 100,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under van (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under van (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 97,226 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 97,224 miles

Emissions not tested smoking on idle (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 94,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Upper lamps not working

both under steps corroded,advise repair

Fail 11 Aug 2021 94,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Upper lamps not working

both under steps corroded,advise repair

Pass 19 Aug 2020 89,690 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area next to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise all tyre side walls perished splitting, o/s/f poor condition

advise exhaust rubbers perished

advise o/s/f inner cv boot weeping grease

advise oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2020 89,613 miles

Brake cable insecure front cable from lever (1.1.15 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area next to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise all tyre side walls perished splitting, o/s/f poor condition

advise exhaust rubbers perished

advise o/s/f inner cv boot weeping grease

advise oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2019 86,356 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 86,352 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 84,801 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 83,821 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Complete chassis (6.1.B.2)

battery tray rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2017 83,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion complete chassis (6.1.A.1)

battery tray very rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2016 83,284 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

both front inner arches corroding

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 82,871 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear leaf spring mounts corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2015 82,871 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear leaf spring mounts corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 81,196 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 1 Aug 2014 81,196 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 2 May 2013 79,076 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust system corroded

general corrsion to underside

Pass 5 Apr 2012 77,795 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 77,795 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,381 miles

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

corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Apr 2011 74,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,450 miles

hole in n/s sill

Pass 16 Mar 2009 65,078 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 67,580 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 67,580 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,883 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 56,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

surface rust advise wax oil

Pass 3 Apr 2006 52,599 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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P311 PCV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in Green with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P311 PCV, 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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P311 PCV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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