1996 Fiat Ducato 2.5L Diesel · P653 DRC
1996 Fiat Ducato (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 56,991 miles. MOT valid until 02/09/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT DUCATO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2500cc
P653 DRC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 56,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P653 DRC Mileage History
- 23/08/202356,732 mi
- 03/09/202456,740 mi+8 mi
- 21/08/202556,899 mi+159 mi
- 04/09/202556,906 mi+7 mi
- 06/08/202656,991 mi+85 mi
Average of roughly 88 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P653 DRC 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 (P653 DRC) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard valve has been bypassed (1.1.17 (d))”; “Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))”; “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”.
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