1996 Fiat Ducato 2.5L Diesel · P653 ERC
1996 Fiat Ducato (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1996. Recorded mileage 65,548 miles. MOT valid until 21/05/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT DUCATO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,548 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 ERC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 65,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 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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P653 ERC Mileage History
- 10/05/202463,350 mi
- 20/05/202564,552 mi+1,202 mi
- 23/05/202564,558 mi+6 mi
- 09/05/202665,548 mi+990 mi
Average of roughly 1,101 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P653 ERC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Fiat Ducato (P653 ERC) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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