MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,411 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
both rear tyres perished
new nearside rear shock absorber has slight movement on lower mount
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
both rear tyres perished
engine oil leak
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine leaking oil
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine leaking oil
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
off side rear wheel bearing has very slight noise when rotated
Coolant leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N285 XDV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 N285 XDV, 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 N285 XDV registered?
N285 XDV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N285 XDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for N285 XDV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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