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N172 DWU

1995 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

72,423 mi
Last recorded72,423 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 DWU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 72,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 68,765 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 66,556 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 65,262 miles

Coolant leak Header Tank ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 63,351 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 61,072 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 61,072 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 58,245 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch at front

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front inner flitches / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear service brake application slightly uneven

Pass 21 Sep 2018 56,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front inner flitches / chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

os rear inner wheel arch at front corroded in non prescribed area

Fail 11 Sep 2018 56,029 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front inner flitches / chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

os rear inner wheel arch at front corroded in non prescribed area

Pass 11 Aug 2017 54,515 miles

battery loose

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2016 53,137 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front inner flitches (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure not likely to fall over or short

os door step to sill showing signs of corrosion

os rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2016 53,113 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ,advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front inner flitches (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure not likely to fall over or short

drive shaft support bearing retaining bolt nut missing

os door step to sill showing signs of corrosion

os rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,101 miles

Front panel corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2014 47,929 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

advanced rust to front lower radiator panel

Fail 10 Jul 2014 47,929 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

advanced rust to front lower radiator panel

Pass 10 Jun 2013 47,496 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to n/s inner step

slight corrosion to o/s/f jacking point

Pass 22 May 2012 47,491 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 46,964 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 46,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,426 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 44,320 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 71,452 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2007 38,012 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 33,275 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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N172 DWU is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N172 DWU, 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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N172 DWU is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N172 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N172 DWU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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