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N277 HDM

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

70,798 mi
Last recorded70,798 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN277 HDM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,798 miles

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 70,794 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 69,279 miles

Nearside Rear rear side marker light inop

Fail 24 Apr 2017 69,276 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/step (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 67,895 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 67,895 miles

Battery insecure battery tray exessively corroded (1.9.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 65,623 miles

Nearside Outer Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 65,623 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Outer Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,848 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 62,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,085 miles

advise corrosion on front x member

advise corrosion on off side front inner wing

Fail 28 Mar 2013 59,085 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise corrosion on front x member

advise corrosion on off side front inner wing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,897 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 56,897 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,796 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 54,796 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,906 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)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 52,906 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,640 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 49,023 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 49,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 45,920 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 45,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 42,818 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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N277 HDM is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 N277 HDM, 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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N277 HDM is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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