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P398 CCF

1996 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

125,832 mi
Last recorded125,832 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 CCF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 125,832 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 112,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 104,846 miles

Both inner sills heavily undersealed.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 97,469 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 97,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 92,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 92,012 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST RUBBER MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST RUBBER MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 88,042 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Body sections excessively corroded

Offside Front Outer Body section excessively corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2018 88,042 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Body sections excessively corroded

Offside Front Outer Body section excessively corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 8,723 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 8,723 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH FRONT STEPS (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH OUTER SILLS (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front MIRROR GLASS

Pass 25 Nov 2015 81,277 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 81,254 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 76,120 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 73,838 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 71,740 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

signs of corrosion around o/s rear outrigger

Fail 17 Dec 2012 71,731 miles

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

signs of corrosion around front jacking points -- o/s rear outrigger -- n/s inner sill

Pass 20 Dec 2011 68,551 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN

Pass 9 Feb 2011 63,897 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 59,251 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 55,805 miles

Front lower cross member is corroded

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 55,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front lower cross member is corroded

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 52,197 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 48,977 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 45,253 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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P398 CCF is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P398 CCF, 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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P398 CCF is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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