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N228 PFJ

1995 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

47,883 mi
Last recorded47,883 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 PFJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 47,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 47,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing just outside prescribed areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 47,578 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing just outside prescribed areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 47,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2024 47,054 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2023 46,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Light corrosion on pipes at both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Washer jet lacks power but functional

Pass 5 Apr 2022 45,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes on both sides have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door step weak in places but functional (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2022 45,748 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Leisure battery cable tied in onto a rotten battery tray under vehicle (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes areas on slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole under door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material One pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Signs of an old leak but covered in dirt (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 43,831 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 43,362 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 40,576 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 40,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 40,543 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 40,542 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 40,405 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 40,405 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 40,285 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 39,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 37,876 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 37,876 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 35,350 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 32,888 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 31,629 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,241 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,625 miles

front number plate deteriorated but clearly readable from 20 metres

Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,370 miles

battery inscure

front no plate cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2005 22,955 miles

front number plate cracked

very slight play both front hubs

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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N228 PFJ is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N228 PFJ, 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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N228 PFJ is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 September 1995.

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