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M948 VCW

1995 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

84,755 mi
Last recorded84,755 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM948 VCW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 84,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 84,752 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 83,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front top markers not working

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

Rear top markers not working

no reversing lights

Fail 18 Oct 2022 83,630 miles

Brake performance not tested due to corroded brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front all top markers not working

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

Rear all top markers not working

reversing light not working

Pass 16 Sep 2021 82,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 78,849 miles

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

Nearside Front sill slight corrosion.

Pass 4 Oct 2019 77,753 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front sil corroded

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Dec 2018 76,213 miles

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

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

some exhaust rubber hangars/mounts showing age cracks

Fail 4 Dec 2018 76,147 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

some exhaust rubber hangars/mounts showing age cracks

Pass 12 Dec 2017 73,191 miles

exhaust rubber mounts/hangers cracking/splitting

Fail 5 Dec 2017 73,166 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/arch within 30cm of shocker top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

exhaust rubber mounts/hangers cracking/splitting

Pass 29 Nov 2016 70,280 miles

Nearside Front tyre on approx 3mm

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust rubber hangers cracking/splitting

Pass 30 Nov 2015 66,292 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 66,292 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 60,592 miles

N/S/F Tyre on 2-3mm.

Fail 1 Dec 2014 60,592 miles

N/S/F Tyre on 2-3mm.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 56,090 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 51,850 miles

Noise from gearbox clutch/release bearing?

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,073 miles

Rattle from gearbox. clutch release bearing?

Pass 29 Dec 2010 45,673 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 45,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,887 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 41,010 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery tray corroded

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2008 41,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

battery tray corroded

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2007 38,421 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 36,663 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 32,243 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 32,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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M948 VCW is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 M948 VCW, 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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M948 VCW is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 May 1995.

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