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N259 DDY

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,194 mi
Last recorded66,194 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 DDY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 66,194 miles

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

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

parking brake cables corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 65,506 miles

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

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2018 63,786 miles

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

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2017 62,291 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2016 61,816 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 59,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 59,799 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 58,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2014 58,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 55,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,764 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 52,472 miles

Oil leak

all tyres slightly deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,135 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front discs slightly worn

sump corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,121 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2008 48,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion underside/chassis

Fail 15 Aug 2008 48,456 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion underside/chassis

Pass 1 Aug 2007 45,220 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 45,220 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,072 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 31,475 miles

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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N259 DDY is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 N259 DDY, 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 N259 DDY registered?

N259 DDY is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N259 DDY safe to buy?

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