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N131 AVR

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

256,669 mi
Last recorded256,669 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 AVR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2012 256,669 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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 (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust rubbers split but still secure.

Front chassis rails getting corroded.

Front crossmember getting corroded.

Front discs getting corroded and worn.

Front doors getting corroded.

Front springs getting corroded.

Front wishbone bushes getting worn.

Near side front brake flexs getting perished.

Near side headlight chiped.

Near side mirror cover loose.

Near side rear tyre casing getting perished.

Off sdie front sill holed but not within perscribed areas.

Off side front chassis rail getting corroded near engine mounting.

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Some accident damage off side.

Some play off side front wheel bearing.

Some play off side rear wheel bearing.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen chiped.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 243,950 miles

both bottom balljoint rubber boots split

both front chassis outriggers/inner arches getting corroded near front subframe mounting point

both front tyres scrubbing inner edge

both front wishbone rear bushes getting worn

both rear spring rear hanger brackets getting corroded

brake and clutch pedal rubbers getting worn

engine oil leak

exhaust getting corroded

extensive existing repairs to both rear chassis crossmembers,rails/outriggers,undersills and side underpanels appear ok

front chassis rails ,crossmember and crossmember mounting points getting corroded

nearside front shocker showing signs of weeping

small chips nearside windscreen

some damage offside rear arch/side panelwork

some play both bottom balljoints

some play steering rack

Fail 22 Aug 2011 243,950 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

both bottom balljoint rubber boots split

both front chassis outriggers/inner arches getting corroded near front subframe mounting point

both front tyres scrubbing inner edge

both front wishbone rear bushes getting worn

both rear spring rear hanger brackets getting corroded

brake and clutch pedal rubbers getting worn

engine oil leak

exhaust getting corroded

extensive existing repairs to both rear chassis crossmembers,rails/outriggers,undersills and side underpanels appear ok

front chassis rails ,crossmember and crossmember mounting points getting corroded

nearside front shocker showing signs of weeping

small chips nearside windscreen

some damage offside rear arch/side panelwork

some play both bottom balljoints

some play steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2010 228,965 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake pedal rubber getting worn

engine oil leak

exhaust getting corroded

extensive existing repairs to front chassis crossmember,front understeps,rear chassis outriggers etc untidy but aapear ok

front chassis rails getting corroded

front subframe and mounting points getting corroded

front wishbone bushes getting worn

offside bottom balljoint rubber boot split

offside rear shocker getting corroded

rear spring front hangers getting corroded

small chip nearside headlamp

small chip nearside windscreen

some accident damage offside door skin /side panelwork

some corrosion both top strut mounts

some corrosion front inner wings

some play offside front wheel bearing

some play steering rack

Fail 10 Aug 2010 228,961 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front inner arches getting corroded

engine oil leak

existing repairs to both front inner arches appear ok

front chassis rails/chassis crossmember mounting points getting corroded

front wishbone rear bushes getting worn

offside front bottom balljoint rubber boot split

offside rear shocker getting corroded

small chip nearside front windscreen

small chip nearside headlamp

some corrosion both top strut mounts

some play steering rack

Pass 13 Aug 2009 215,532 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 193,736 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 193,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 186,990 miles

Corosion on rear spring hanger brackets o/s & n/s.

Fail 1 Feb 2007 186,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 168,062 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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N131 AVR is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N131 AVR, 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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N131 AVR is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 February 1996.

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