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N285 XDV

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,411 mi
Last recorded87,411 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN285 XDV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 87,411 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 87,348 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 84,775 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2016 84,775 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2015 82,351 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 82,348 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 79,885 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 76,203 miles

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

off side rear wheel bearing has very slight noise when rotated

Pass 16 May 2013 76,066 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2012 75,254 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 75,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 72,646 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 72,646 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 67,372 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 67,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 61,665 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 61,665 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 53,933 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,219 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 50,201 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 49,439 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 45,895 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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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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