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P601 LFM

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,315 mi
Last recorded75,315 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 LFM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 75,315 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 74,948 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 74,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 73,675 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 73,020 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 71,908 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 71,092 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 69,614 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 68,526 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,298 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 66,745 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,714 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,190 miles

battery insecure

Fail 17 Aug 2012 65,181 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,002 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 62,002 miles

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,247 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 60,247 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure

slight corrosion on nsf inner wheel arch

Pass 16 Jun 2009 59,864 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 58,498 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 58,461 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 56,936 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 56,936 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 55,700 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front lower cross member very badly insecure

offside rear brake slightly stiff

rear upper marker not working

sump corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2006 55,700 miles

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

front lower cross member very badly insecure

offside rear brake slightly stiff

rear upper marker not working

sump corroded

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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P601 LFM is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P601 LFM, 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 P601 LFM registered?

P601 LFM is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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