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P474 SDE

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

49,278 mi
Last recorded49,278 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP474 SDE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 49,278 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 48,327 miles

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2021 48,318 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 47,879 miles

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

o/s/f tyre outer wall extensive wall cuts

Fail 30 May 2019 47,859 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet/under battery and near mounting and o/s/f wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

o/s/f tyre outer wall extensive wall cuts

Pass 12 Jun 2015 47,828 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust support rubbers perished

Fail 12 Jun 2015 47,828 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust support rubbers perished

Pass 20 Jun 2014 46,842 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 46,811 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

OIL LEAK GEARBOX AREA

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,325 miles

Oil leak

Split in o/s/f tyre not to cords

Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,601 miles

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

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

underbody of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,097 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside sill area slightly corroded

offside sill area slightly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2010 42,097 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

nearside sill area slightly corroded

offside sill area slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,213 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2008 35,847 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 35,847 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear tyres perished.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,582 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 33,004 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 33,004 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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P474 SDE is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P474 SDE, 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 P474 SDE registered?

P474 SDE is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 December 1996.

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