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N424 JLE

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,126 mi
Last recorded122,126 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN424 JLE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 122,126 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2013 122,679 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shockers outer covers holed and corroded

center silencer hanger missing (still secure)

n/s and o/s outer sill corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f floor wells (underside holed but not in a prescribed area)

n/s/f light lense cracked (not affecting image or output)

n/s/r light lense cracked (no white light showing)

o/s chassis corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2012 119,902 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 119,902 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 117,060 miles

Engine oil leak (suspect sump gasket)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 31 May 2011 117,060 miles

Engine oil leak (suspect sump gasket)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 115,088 miles

1.play in steering knuckle joit close to limit 2.front to rear and o/s front brake pipes corroded close to limit 3.very slight play in both front wheel bearings 4.n/s front tyre scuffed on edge 5.front tyres perrished

6.slight corrosion of o/s inner arch 7.n/s front understep corroded non structual 8.exhaust system poor corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2009 108,832 miles

1.play in steering uj on limit 2.n/s lower van panel corroded non structual 3.exhaust system poor and corroded and has a slight blow 4.slight play in both front wheel bearings

5.surface corrosion of o/s front two brake pipes 6.o/s rear tyre low perrished and worn on edge

Pass 30 May 2008 99,226 miles

1.play in front lower steering column bush on limit 2.exhaust centre section has a slight blow corroded and poor 3.slight leak from n/s front shocker o/s front shocker damp 4.o/s front brake discs corroded and slightly pitted

5.o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge 6.slight play on both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 May 2007 89,011 miles

1.slight play in steering rack uj †2.n/s inner sill/van floor corroded non structual †3.both front shockers damp †4.o/s front tyre worn on outer edge †5.front brake discs poor and corroded

6.slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing †7.o/s rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall and perrished †8.n/s rear tyre worn on edges just on limit

Pass 24 May 2006 82,678 miles

1.slight play in all wheel bearings †2.rear shocker covers corroded away †3.n/s central inner panel of van corroded †4.slight damage to o/s rear outer tyre wall †5.battery inscure

6.slight p[lay in o/s front steering rack

Fail 10 May 2006 82,530 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

1.slight play in all wheel bearings †2.rear shocker covers corroded away †3.n/s central inner panel of van corroded †4.slight damage to o/s rear outer tyre wall †5.battery insecure

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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N424 JLE is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N424 JLE, 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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N424 JLE is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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