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M290 XSF

1995 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

94,129 mi
Last recorded94,129 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM290 XSF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 94,129 miles

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

undersealed

Fail 4 Dec 2024 94,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength back spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

under sealed

Pass 19 Dec 2023 91,781 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

welding repairs coverd in underseal

Fail 27 Nov 2023 91,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point near subframe rear bolts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near front subframe bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near leaf spring front shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 89,254 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Nov 2022 89,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner spring turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leafspring mount area crossmember and inner quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leafspring mount area crossmember and inner quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Nov 2021 85,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside heavily coated in underseal

Pass 25 Nov 2020 83,458 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle

unable to check welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Nov 2020 83,458 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle

unable to check welding repairs heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Mar 2019 79,643 miles

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 10 Apr 2018 78,642 miles

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

Nearside Inner sill corrosion hole

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 78,632 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked silver (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked silver (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked silver (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill marked silver (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner sill corrosion hole

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 78,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 14 Mar 2017 78,107 miles

Nearside front brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 78,098 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure Mounting plate to chassis. (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brakes inbalanced by 21%.

Nearside front brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 75,725 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 75,725 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 73,417 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 73,219 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 71,614 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 71,614 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 70,287 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 68,976 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 68,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 65,682 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 65,682 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 63,191 miles

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

The front cross member has advanced corrosion

Fail 31 May 2006 63,191 miles

Centre Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front cross member has advance corrosion

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2005 60,559 miles

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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M290 XSF is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 M290 XSF, 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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M290 XSF is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 May 1995.

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