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N349 VRC

1995 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

77,751 mi
Last recorded77,751 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN349 VRC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 77,751 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Underside heavily coated in underseal

Pass 9 Oct 2024 75,301 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside coated in underseal

Fail 30 Sep 2024 75,277 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside coated in underseal

Fail 2 May 2024 75,244 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (behind shock) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (behind wheel) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch(behind rear wheel) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) noisy under braking

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery tray heavily corroded

multiple previous repairs not welded to acceptable standard (fully seam welded)

Pass 27 Mar 2023 72,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (heavy corrosion) wheel arch adjacent to subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower heavily corroded adjacent to battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch adjacent to subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 72,702 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside steps holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill adjacent to nearside rear seat belt mount prescribed area (two places) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner side sill adjacent to nearside rear leaf spring mounting prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength adjacent to nearside rear leaf spring mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner adjacent to offside rear leaf spring mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (heavy corrosion) wheel arch adjacent to subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower heavily corroded adjacent to battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch adjacent to subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 71,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 71,432 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower wheel archadjacent to offside front cross member prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of leaf spring prescribed area in two areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 70,721 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 70,712 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sidesill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower adjacent to offside rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 70,650 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (holed) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 70,647 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative nearside and offside (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch adjacent to engine mounting prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative nearside and offside (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (holed) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 70,498 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 69,515 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 69,512 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 68,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 68,790 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front chassis leg hold and corroded but not within a prescribed area (lower wheel arch)

Offside Front stone guard loose

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 67,746 miles

Both inner and offside outer sills have corrosion and filler repairs out of prescribed areas

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2016 67,746 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 1x brake hose onto the caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Both inner and offside outer sills have corrosion and filler repairs out of prescribed areas

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 67,159 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 62,117 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 62,117 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 48,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 48,588 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2012 48,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,866 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,272 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 40,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,589 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,506 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 35,631 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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N349 VRC is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,584 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 N349 VRC, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N349 VRC is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 August 1995.

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