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P355 DNU

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,236 mi
Last recorded85,236 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 DNU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 85,236 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 85,236 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and drivers step panels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 82,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 82,122 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2nd pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 81,271 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak at expansion tank (8.4.1 (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))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 81,232 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak @expansion tank ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 79,274 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion starting throughout under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 79,274 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion starting throughout under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 76,161 miles

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

heavily undersealed in places

Pass 15 Jul 2020 74,426 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 74,426 miles

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,901 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 72,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 71,929 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,467 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,225 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 68,167 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 68,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 67,586 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 66,549 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 29 May 2013 66,546 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Lower Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 May 2012 65,451 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure n/s front lower

battery insecure under bonnet

Fail 18 May 2012 65,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure n/s front lower

battery insecure under bonnet

Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,123 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 65,121 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 May 2010 65,211 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 65,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 64,645 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 63,181 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 59,620 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 May 2007 59,620 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 55,772 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P355 DNU is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P355 DNU, 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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P355 DNU is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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