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N44 BUS

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

174,681 mi
Last recorded174,681 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 BUS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 174,681 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 174,681 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade catching wing

Pass 10 May 2008 173,398 miles

Oil leak

coolant level low

general under body corrosion

Fail 9 May 2008 173,397 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

coolant level low

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2008 172,584 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S STEERING RACK

Pass 20 Nov 2007 167,650 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 163,112 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 163,112 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 157,365 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 157,365 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

minor marks to windscreen

oil leak

unable to open side door (top catch~)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 156,606 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 156,606 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N44 BUS is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N44 BUS, 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 N44 BUS registered?

N44 BUS is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is N44 BUS safe to buy?

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