1996 Fiat Ducato 2.5L Diesel · P838 DRA
1996 Fiat Ducato (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 83,396 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT DUCATO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P838 DRA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 83,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P838 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 (P838 DRA) between February 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 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: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength J”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”.
P838 DRA Mileage History
- 03/02/202379,890 mi
- 27/06/202482,109 mi+2,219 mi
- 22/07/202583,359 mi+1,250 mi
- 17/09/202583,386 mi+27 mi
- 29/10/202583,396 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 1,282 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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