MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,829 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both ns and os (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively deteriated exposing cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle has a reasonable leak of gases however did not effect emissions (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
O/S step corroded and holed
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
O/S head light beam pattern fading
Wheel bearing has slight play All four (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
O/S head light beam pattern fading
Wheel bearing has slight play All four (5.1.3 (a) (i))
exhaust repair
slight play all hubs
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
exhaust has been repaird
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust repair on middle box
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
off side rear lamp lens cracked
bad oil leak, oil pressure switch
very slight play to both front hubs
slight play to o/s hub
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N279 DFY is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 N279 DFY, 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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N279 DFY is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 April 1996.
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