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N317 JCL

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

155,314 mi
Last recorded155,314 miles
Recorded on8 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN317 JCL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2007 155,314 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

bonnet safety catch inoperative

front bumper insecure

rear bump stops missing

hinge tipping points corroded away

Pass 5 Jun 2006 145,039 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 145,039 miles

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Fail 3 May 2006 144,958 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine oil leak

nearside wheel arch /wing missing

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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N317 JCL is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 N317 JCL, 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 N317 JCL registered?

N317 JCL is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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