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N279 DFY

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,829 mi
Last recorded69,829 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN279 DFY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2025 69,829 miles

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 67,767 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 64,537 miles

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,657 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 61,638 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 61,581 miles

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))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 61,568 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 61,486 miles

exhaust repair

slight play all hubs

Pass 5 Dec 2016 61,410 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 61,198 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 60,931 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 60,647 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 59,631 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 59,629 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 59,105 miles

exhaust has been repaird

Pass 25 Nov 2010 58,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust repair on middle box

Pass 23 Nov 2009 58,241 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2008 57,627 miles

bad oil leak, oil pressure switch

Pass 3 Dec 2007 55,289 miles

very slight play to both front hubs

Pass 4 Dec 2006 52,789 miles

slight play to o/s hub

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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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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