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M145 VSC

1995 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

145,748 mi
Last recorded145,748 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM145 VSC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 145,748 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front chassis rail corroded, but not within prescribed area at time of test

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 10 Apr 2008 145,748 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front chassis rail corroded, but not within prescribed area at time of test

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 20 Mar 2008 145,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 137,588 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 137,588 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 137,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Jan 2007 136,371 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

rear cross member corroded and genral under side poor

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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M145 VSC is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,584 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 M145 VSC, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M145 VSC registered?

M145 VSC is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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