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70,621 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CILL GONE INNER/OUTER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SPRING HANGER MOUNTING POINT (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Body panel insecure LOWER WING INSECURE FULL SIDE (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CILL GONE INNER/OUTER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Small chip on windscreen
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Exhaust rubber missing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (by front subframe) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting By jacking point (wheel arch) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting In strut tower (wheel arch) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (going to brake valve) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective Center box rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
all exhaust mountings perished
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
all exhaust mountings perished
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp When Indicators Operated (4.2.3 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master Cylinder To Front To Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Various Oil Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp When Indicators Operated (4.5.4 (b))
Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp When Indicators Operated (4.3.3 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe Broken Off From Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside Inner Wing (Under Battery Tray) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Leg - Subframe Rear Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Leg - Subframe Rear Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis Leg (Front Bumper Mounting And Cross Member Mounting) (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Offside Front Cross Member Missing A Securing Bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp When Indicators Operated (4.2.3 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master Cylinder To Front To Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Various Oil Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp When Indicators Operated (4.5.4 (b))
Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp When Indicators Operated (4.3.3 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear lens broken
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement corroded (6.1.D.1a)
nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded and holed
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
vehicles rear springs at max load
front cross member corroded and holed
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly seized (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly seized (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear lens broken
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
both front and nearside rear marker lights not working
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement corroded (6.1.D.1a)
nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded and holed
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
vehicles rear springs at max load
front cross member corroded and holed
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front (3.6.B.4e)
Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
front lower cross member corroded and holed
n/s outer sill corroded and holed
n/s/r light lens damaged
o/s inner and outer sill corroded and holed
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f inner arch and underside next to subframe mount (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front (3.6.B.4e)
Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
front lower cross member corroded and holed
n/s outer sill corroded and holed
n/s/r light lens damaged
o/s inner and outer sill corroded and holed
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
exhaust rubbers perished
front tyres wearing on the edges
oil leaks
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
corrosion to both inner side sills
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
corrosion to both inner side sill
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
power steering pipes heavly corroded
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
power steering pipes heavly corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s inner sill/ step area corroded
n/s/f tyre starting to perish
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/s inner sill/ step area corroded
n/s/f tyre starting to perish
Exhaust system in poor condition
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust system in poor condition
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s/f brake slight brake bind
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
general under body corrosion
handbrake cable wires badly corroded
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N453 BTF is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
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 N453 BTF, 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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N453 BTF is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 April 1996.
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