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N42 FCW

1995 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

121,186 mi
Last recorded121,186 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 FCW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 121,186 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned obstructed by awning (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 121,168 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned obstructed by awning (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 118,482 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 118,478 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 113,657 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 113,657 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 107,534 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 100,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 100,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 96,414 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 96,414 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 95,354 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg to front member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 95,350 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg to front member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 93,190 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 90,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc surface corroded.

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 88,069 miles

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

screen wash action weak

Pass 18 Feb 2016 84,980 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 84,976 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working Intermitent fault (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 81,719 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2015 81,712 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,266 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 79,266 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 76,219 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 76,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 72,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,850 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 67,070 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 67,070 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 63,177 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 59,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 59,333 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 55,014 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 55,010 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 49,738 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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N42 FCW is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 N42 FCW, 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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N42 FCW is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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