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N199 NHY

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

107,855 mi
Last recorded107,855 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN199 NHY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 107,855 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 97,383 miles

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

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

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Corrosion to both sills on inner and outer. recommend inspection and repair

Damage to o/s mirror glass

Damage to o/s/r light unit

High beam warning light not extingushing on dash when switch operated

N/s/r tyre perished and worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear valance/panel corroded

Side loading door does not open

Weld repair to o/s/r of sill

Fail 18 Aug 2011 97,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Corrosion to both sills on inner and outer. recommend inspection and repair

Damage to o/s mirror glass

Damage to o/s/r light unit

High beam warning light not extingushing on dash when switch operated

N/s/r tyre perished and worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear valance/panel corroded

Side loading door does not open

Weld repair to o/s/r of sill

Pass 23 Aug 2010 91,322 miles

Both dipped headlight beam images only just acceptable

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

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

Corrosion to both inner sills

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s seat belt mechanism noisy but operation is fine

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box mounts perished

Repairs carried out to n/s sill

Side door on n/s not opening from outside

Fail 12 Aug 2010 91,301 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion to both inner sills

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s seat belt mechanism noisy but operation is fine

O/s/f brake pads wearing low

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box mounts perished but holding exhaust ok

Repairs carried out to n/s sill

Side door on n/s not opening from outside

Pass 12 Aug 2009 84,567 miles

Rear Flexie ferrel`s corroded

Sill`s corroded

Steering Rack has play in

Both headlight pattern`s blurred

Front pad`s getting low

N/S wiper out of alignment

Under vehicle body at rear corroded

rear indicator`s starting to show white light

Fail 6 Aug 2009 84,424 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front pad`s getting low

N/S wiper out of alignment

Rear Flexie ferrel`s corroded

Sill`s corroded

Steering Rack has play in

Under vehicle body at rear corroded

rear indicator`s starting to show white light

Pass 9 Jun 2008 78,656 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 78,656 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 69,759 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 69,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front discs corroded

play in front bearings

play in rearbearings

Fail 30 Aug 2006 69,745 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s wing mirror glass missing

n/s/f bumper loose

n/s/r shock cover heavily corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2006 69,738 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake warning light on

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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N199 NHY is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 N199 NHY, 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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N199 NHY is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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