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DN08 NBJ

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

240,141 mi
Last recorded240,141 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 NBJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 240,141 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside surface corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2025 224,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slight seepage of grease

underside of vehicle undersealed

underside surface corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2024 201,880 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slight seepage of grease

headlamps cloudy

underside of vehicle undersealed

underside surface corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2023 178,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY LIGHT CORROSION

Pass 19 Mar 2022 151,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly faded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s & O/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 148,541 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 147,183 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 141,397 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 141,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer,& rubber mountings deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 122,910 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

rubber exhaust mountings deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2016 122,659 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

rubber exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2015 112,845 miles

all exhaust mountings deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2015 112,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2014 103,252 miles

four exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2014 103,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

four exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2013 95,207 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2013 95,203 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,802 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 88,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2011 72,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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DN08 NBJ is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 38,036 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN08 NBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat Ducato is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DN08 NBJ is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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