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N191 APY

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

72,580 mi
Last recorded72,580 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN191 APY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 72,580 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both side rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

inner sills, brake pipe, chassie legs, under body, suspension component's front to rear corroded all

Fail 2 Aug 2024 72,580 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both side rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

inner sills, brake pipe, chassie legs, under body, suspension component's front to rear corroded all

Pass 21 Dec 2022 72,526 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 72,526 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

body side panels loose

Pass 21 May 2021 69,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 59,698 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 59,698 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2018 58,479 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 58,479 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 55,978 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,642 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 54,642 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,783 miles

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

nearside front strut mounting area rusty

nearside innerwing to chassis rusty

nearside rear tyre perished (no cords showing)

offside front chassis rail next to engine mounting rusty

offside front strut mounting area rusty

offside front tyre close to limit

offside inner sill to door step rusty

offside rear tyre perished (no cords showing)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,581 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 50,581 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 47,579 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

horn slightly harsh and grating

n/s front step corroded but not in prescribed area

n/s front tyre side wall slightly deteriorated

n/s rear tyre side wall slightly deteriorated

vehicle structure has surface rust

Pass 22 Feb 2011 46,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 46,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 45,837 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 45,143 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 44,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 43,447 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 43,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 42,138 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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N191 APY is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 N191 APY, 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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N191 APY is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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