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P627 TCW

1996 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

77,237 mi
Last recorded77,237 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP627 TCW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 77,237 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering U/J gaiter splitting and separating

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake compensator slightly stiff in operation

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General component corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various corrosion, inner steps, chassis legs, inner arches and multiple repair plates (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 77,237 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering U/J gaiter splitting and separating

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake compensator slightly stiff in operation

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General component corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various corrosion, inner steps, chassis legs, inner arches and multiple repair plates (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 76,509 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal Multiple locations (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Heavily corroded and small leaks in multiple locations due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy perishing to tyre. Advice replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat buckle stiff to release

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy perishing to tyre. Advice replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Sump pan corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Multiple repair panels and over plates, in multiple locations, Also under sealed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 76,507 miles

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Brake repair covered in underseal Multiple locations (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Heavily corroded and small leaks in multiple locations due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy perishing to tyre. Advice replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat buckle stiff to release

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy perishing to tyre. Advice replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Sump pan corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Multiple repair panels and over plates, in multiple locations, Also under sealed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 74,864 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside and off sidefloor panels repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 3 May 2023 73,815 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside underfloor panels repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 13 May 2022 73,154 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 73,154 miles

Nearside Lower Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier underfloor battery carrier excessively corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front step and inner sill excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fluctuation on rbt test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 72,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

leisure battery box corroded

Fail 7 May 2021 72,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

leisure battery box corroded

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 72,437 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 69,377 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front radiator crossmember corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2019 69,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

front radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 66,764 miles

both sills have slight corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 65,675 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 64,357 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 64,357 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 60,963 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 57,107 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 57,107 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 52,969 miles

slight play in all four wheel bearings

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,021 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 52,020 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 49,879 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 49,878 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Headlamp height adjuster inoperative

Knock in steering rack

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r brake pipe on axle 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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P627 TCW is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P627 TCW, 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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P627 TCW is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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