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P96 ORV

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

57,329 mi
Last recorded57,329 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 ORV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 57,329 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 57,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2025 57,109 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 55,974 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 54,613 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 53,197 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 53,173 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 51,703 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 51,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 50,222 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 50,222 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 50,149 miles

Front slight corrosion on front crossmember & o/s under sill step

Pass 15 Sep 2017 49,666 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 49,600 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 49,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Mar 2015 48,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,862 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 47,956 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 47,618 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,618 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 47,072 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,072 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 44,743 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 44,743 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,041 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,583 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 42,583 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 39,596 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 37,227 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,077 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 32,574 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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P96 ORV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,346 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 P96 ORV, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P96 ORV registered?

P96 ORV is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 June 1997.

Is P96 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P96 ORV shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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