1996 Fiat Ducato 2.5L Diesel · P197 CTO
1996 Fiat Ducato (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/08/1996. Recorded mileage 63,184 miles. MOT valid until 13/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT DUCATO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,184 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2499cc
P197 CTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 63,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P197 CTO Mileage History
- 03/05/202357,726 mi
- 15/05/202357,775 mi+49 mi
- 10/05/202459,485 mi+1,710 mi
- 12/05/202562,302 mi+2,817 mi
- 13/05/202663,184 mi+882 mi
Average of roughly 1,802 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P197 CTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Fiat Ducato (P197 CTO) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wi”; “Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”.
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