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M179 XAK

1995 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,271 mi
Last recorded99,271 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2007
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 XAK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2007 99,271 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 99,271 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2006 92,244 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosion almost through on other spring hangers

n/s/r tyre scuffed

servo pipe kinked

wear in steering rack

Fail 15 Dec 2006 92,208 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion almost through on other spring hangers

n/s/r tyre scuffed

servo pipe kinked

wear in steering rack

Pass 15 Nov 2005 86,416 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 86,318 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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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M179 XAK is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M179 XAK, 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 M179 XAK registered?

M179 XAK is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 June 1995.

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