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P417 UCL

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

183,130 mi
Last recorded183,130 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 UCL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 183,130 miles

Emission requirements just meet

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 182,801 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 182,801 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 182,801 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 179,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all rear spring bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 174,383 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 174,304 miles

engine sump pan corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 67,533 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front ? Rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 158,077 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 148,567 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 147,591 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 147,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 141,076 miles

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

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

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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P417 UCL is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P417 UCL, 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 P417 UCL registered?

P417 UCL is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P417 UCL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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