1996 Fiat Ducato 2.5L Diesel · P835 DRA
1996 Fiat Ducato (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 73,220 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT DUCATO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,220 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P835 DRA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 73,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P835 DRA Mileage History
- 02/09/202371,254 mi
- 16/07/202571,375 mi+121 mi
- 28/08/202571,385 mi+10 mi
- 06/08/202673,201 mi+1,816 mi
- 10/08/202673,220 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 669 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P835 DRA 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 (P835 DRA) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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