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P473 SBV

1996 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,131 mi
Last recorded168,131 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 SBV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2025 168,131 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 167,349 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 164,735 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 160,834 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 160,073 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 158,112 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 158,054 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 155,987 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 155,945 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 54,725 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 153,895 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 153,532 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 152,858 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 152,849 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 151,894 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 149,104 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 144,429 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 141,306 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 126,098 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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P473 SBV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P473 SBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P473 SBV?

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What year was P473 SBV registered?

P473 SBV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P473 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P473 SBV shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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