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M885 XFS

1995 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,649 mi
Last recorded76,649 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM885 XFS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 76,649 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S + N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2023 76,636 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 76,633 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Seel corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 76,584 miles

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

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

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Sep 2022 76,573 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2021 75,999 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

under side corrosion resent

Fail 16 Sep 2021 75,996 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under side corrosion resent

Pass 21 Aug 2020 74,900 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 74,898 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 74,056 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underside corrosion present

Fail 22 May 2019 74,046 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underside corrosion present

Pass 25 May 2018 72,611 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake hose deteriorating

underside corrosion present

Fail 21 May 2018 72,605 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake hose deteriorating

underside corrosion present

Pass 11 May 2017 69,944 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear floor supports fractured

front suspension corroded

os inner wheel arch corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 68,637 miles

all brake hose metal ends corroded

all steering and suspension parts corroded

front discs corroded

front to rea r brake pipes greased

o/s/f door check strap worn

unable to check front pads large hub caps fitted

Fail 12 May 2016 68,635 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users lower engine tray insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported front to rear wiring (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bull bar fixing corroded and in secure (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail to front cross member corroded away (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

all brake hose metal ends corroded

all steering and suspension parts corroded

front discs corroded

front to rea r brake pipes greased

o/s/f door check strap worn

unable to check front pads large hub caps fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 66,383 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 May 2014 65,048 miles

o/s/f top marker light not working

Fail 3 May 2014 65,046 miles

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

o/s/f top marker light not working

Pass 25 Apr 2013 65,029 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front under steps coroded

front to rear brake pipe greased

vehicle has been stood

wipers deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2012 62,869 miles

additinal lights fitted to front of vehicle

additinal registration plate on rear removable storage box light not working

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to o/s/f chassis and inner arch areas

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs slightly scored and corroded

n/s brake light has an incorrect intensity bulb fitted

power steering pipes have corrosion

wiring loose over o/s/r spring

battery and wiring insecure under bonnet

front bolt on cross member badly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2012 62,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

additinal lights fitted to front of vehicle

additinal registration plate on rear removable storage box light not working

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to o/s/f chassis and inner arch areas

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs slightly scored and corroded

n/s brake light has an incorrect intensity bulb fitted

power steering pipes have corrosion

wiring loose over o/s/r spring

battery and wiring insecure under bonnet

front bolt on cross member badly corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2011 58,825 miles

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

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

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

all tyres starting to perish

offside under step corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,825 miles

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

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

all tyres starting to perish

offside under step corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,376 miles

front crossmember corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2008 57,155 miles

corrosion on front crossmember

Pass 21 Sep 2007 54,712 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 52,078 miles

front cross member corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2005 50,293 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 50,293 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

tow bar has been cut out of rear of vehicle and damaged body floor

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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M885 XFS is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M885 XFS, 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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M885 XFS is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 July 1995.

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