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N394 EKM

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

134,061 mi
Last recorded134,061 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN394 EKM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 134,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 134,061 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 340,231 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front n/s (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front o/s (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front n/s (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front o/s (3.5.1i)

front o/s sill corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2016 340,231 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front n/s (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front o/s (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working rear o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front n/s (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front o/s (3.5.1i)

front o/s sill corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 322,064 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

o/s/f sill corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 322,059 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

o/s/f sill corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 305,523 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

underbody has corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2014 305,145 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

underbody has corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2013 288,903 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

exhaust rubbers

o/side wiper not fully cover screen

Fail 9 Aug 2013 288,874 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

exhaust rubbers

o/side wiper not fully cover screen

Fail 23 Jul 2013 287,687 miles

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

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

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

Coolant low

Exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brakes look low

Pass 14 Aug 2012 269,547 miles

Oil leak

damage n/s/r light

exhaust rybbers cracking

Fail 31 Jul 2012 268,800 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

damage n/s/r light

exhaust rybbers cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2011 252,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 252,444 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 240,442 miles

Battery insecure

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

Corrosion offside front wheel arch/chassis.

Crivers side step well corroded.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside corner of front bumper loose.

Oil leak

Wiring insecure under engine.

Fail 2 Aug 2010 240,439 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Battery insecure

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

Corrosion offside front wheel arch/chassis.

Crivers side step well corroded.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside corner of front bumper loose.

Oil leak

Wiring insecure under engine.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 224,805 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubbers cracking

o/s/r lens damage

Fail 10 Aug 2009 224,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers cracking

o/s/r lens damage

Pass 5 Aug 2008 205,553 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

exhaust moutings weak

Fail 29 Jul 2008 205,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

aqir filter housing insecure

exhaust moutings weak

o/s front sill holed

Fail 16 Jul 2007 182,691 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2007 182,691 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2006 159,891 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 159,891 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

fliud leaking o/s/r 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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N394 EKM is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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 N394 EKM, 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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N394 EKM is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 July 1996.

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