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N115 XTF

1996 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

208,588 mi
Last recorded208,588 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN115 XTF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 208,588 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 208,588 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 208,578 miles

Nearside outer sill corroding and previous repairs

Offside Front previous repairs near subframe mounting

Offside outer sill corroding and previous repairs

Fail 23 Mar 2022 208,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer sill corroding and previous repairs

Offside Front previous repairs near subframe mounting

Offside outer sill corroding and previous repairs

Pass 24 Sep 2020 207,570 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both offside front brake hoses deteriorating

front radiator support x-member corroded and holed

nearside front seat belt retract mechanism sticking, still functions

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Fail 23 Sep 2020 207,570 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both offside front brake hoses deteriorating

front radiator support x-member corroded and holed

nearside front seat belt retract mechanism sticking, still functions

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Fail 20 Aug 2020 207,563 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working on with dip beam and main beam (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working recheck wipers (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

COOLANT LOW

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both offside front brake hoses deteriorating

front radiator support x-member, corroded and holed

front upper macpherson strut upper mounts stiff and noisy, steering is stiff, advise repair

nearside dip lamp and offside dip lamp output intensity reducing

nearside front seat belt retract mechanism sticking, still functions

Pass 5 Apr 2019 202,345 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 202,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 201,847 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 201,847 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted front / radiator mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 200,635 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 199,059 miles

inner cills slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 198,009 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 196,978 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 195,874 miles

front cross member/radiator support corroding

Fail 10 Apr 2013 195,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front cross member/radiator support corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2011 193,955 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 190,644 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 188,898 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 187,627 miles

Side door not operating correctly

Pass 9 May 2007 181,710 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 185,641 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

taxi fail--n/s mirror housing insecure †taxi fail--engine oil leak

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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N115 XTF is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 74,888 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 N115 XTF, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N115 XTF is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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