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N178 FMB

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

19,738 mi
Last recorded19,738 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 FMB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 19,738 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 19,717 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 19,696 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 19,644 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 19,621 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 19,417 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 19,408 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 19,247 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 9,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 7,370 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 7,356 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 3,382 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

slight disc run out o/s/f

Fail 2 Jun 2008 3,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

slight disc run out o/s/f

Fail 31 Jan 2008 3,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 3,244 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 1,771 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 32,360 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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N178 FMB is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N178 FMB, 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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What year was N178 FMB registered?

N178 FMB is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is N178 FMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N178 FMB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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