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N201 SGY

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,630 mi
Last recorded54,630 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN201 SGY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2019 54,630 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working centre side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective all six (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 54,630 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 54,630 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 54,630 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 54,630 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 54,630 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear complete from master cylinder to rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported all rear rubber rings snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm insecure axle 1 (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm insecure axle 2 (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis to cross member become insecure due to excessive corrosion (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

heavy clunk from engine when letting off throttle

heavy corrosion at underside cab area, all power steering piping + oil pipes etc...

oil leak from engine/sump area

speedo cable disconnected

Pass 10 Jun 2014 54,630 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,630 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 54,630 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 54,630 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,630 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,667 miles

Power steering pipes getting corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2009 51,649 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering pipes getting corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2008 49,765 miles

Metal pipes on steering rack getting corroded

O/S wiper blade starting to split at ends

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 44,812 miles

Adv.as per No 850078527286

Fail 16 Aug 2007 44,812 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Metal pipes on power steering rack getting corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,757 miles

Radiator support cross member has corrosion holes at ends.

Pass 10 Oct 2005 29,291 miles

Windscreen wiper blades starting to split at ends.

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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N201 SGY is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N201 SGY, 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 N201 SGY registered?

N201 SGY is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N201 SGY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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