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N153 XRP

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,522 mi
Last recorded69,522 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 XRP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 69,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and off side front brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to master cylinder starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front front disc back plate / dust shields corroded nearside and off side

Front radiator support / crossmember corroded

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 69,508 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective five exhaust mount rubbers cracking and perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and off side front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake back plate/dust shields corroded nearside and off side

Front radiator crossmember mount corroded and holed

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 68,036 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 68,036 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 65,495 miles

Corrosion offside front inner wing area,near front x member mounting

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 65,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion offside front inner wing area,near front x member mounting

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 63,811 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers x7 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 63,749 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point/out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step x4 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point/out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step/inner sill x4 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers x7 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 63,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe, front of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 61,554 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 61,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 59,890 miles

Central x4 exhaust rubbers missing exhaust still supported

Fail 9 Feb 2018 59,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Central x4 exhaust rubbers missing exhaust still supported

Pass 15 Apr 2016 58,325 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 58,330 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 56,967 miles

component corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2014 56,967 miles

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

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

component corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,575 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 53,563 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,014 miles

slight bind o s rear

Pass 18 Nov 2011 43,513 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 38,184 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,095 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2008 27,578 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 22,638 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 17,895 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 14,954 miles

front brake balance close to limate 21%

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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N153 XRP is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N153 XRP, 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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N153 XRP is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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