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N252 JCL

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,284 mi
Last recorded100,284 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN252 JCL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 100,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 98,242 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

underside off vehicle corroded out side off prescribed areas

Pass 9 Feb 2017 97,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 97,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 96,637 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2016 96,637 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 95,033 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 95,033 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 94,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Rear load area week

front brake dicsc and pads worn thin

Pass 5 Mar 2014 93,872 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 93,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 93,475 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 93,475 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 92,869 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 91,598 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 91,593 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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N252 JCL is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N252 JCL, 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 N252 JCL registered?

N252 JCL is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N252 JCL shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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