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M461 NEL

1995 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,697 mi
Last recorded151,697 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM461 NEL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 151,697 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 151,697 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 149,503 miles

Front crossmember/lower radiator support starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside of front subframe starting to corrode

Offside Front Upper Marker lamp not working

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both rubber mountings badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Jun 2025 149,503 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Both rubber mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front crossmember/lower radiator support starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside of front subframe starting to corrode

Offside Front Upper Marker lamp not working

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both rubber mountings badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Jun 2024 146,031 miles

2 stone chips to windscreen, nearside centre and offside upper

Handbrake has only just met the minimum requirements and may need to be looked at in the near future. (handbrake measured 17% efficiency, 353 kg nearside and 249 kg offside, neither locked on roller brake test)

Horn is slightly harsh when operated

Slight oil leak from sump gasket

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Spare wheel missing out of carrier

Pass 28 Jun 2023 141,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 140,229 miles

NS Rear lens cracked

VERY BAD OIL LEAK

Various stone chips

Pass 26 Apr 2017 139,302 miles

BAD engine oil leak

OS Lower mirror glass broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Various stone chips

Wipers smreary

Fail 26 Apr 2017 139,302 miles

BAD engine oil leak

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

OS Lower mirror glass broken

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal To pump (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Various stone chips

Wipers smreary

Pass 2 Jul 2015 138,515 miles

Blades smeary

OS Rear shock damp

Oil leaking

Slight play in both rear and OS front wheel bearings

Stone chips to windscreen

Fail 1 Jul 2015 138,511 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Blades smeary

OS Rear shock damp

Oil leaking

Slight play in both rear and OS front wheel bearings

Stone chips to windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2014 138,178 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 138,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 136,942 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 134,392 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2012 134,392 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 133,918 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 132,260 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 132,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 131,577 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 130,528 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 129,320 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 129,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 127,658 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 May 2005 122,387 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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M461 NEL is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M461 NEL, 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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M461 NEL is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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