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N454 PDS

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,557 mi
Last recorded94,557 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN454 PDS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 94,557 miles

Coolant leak return hose on header tank leaking ()

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 94,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point to rear suspension arm/subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak return hose on header tank leaking ()

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

Fail 2 May 2023 94,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength up inside strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength up inside strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

areas to under side corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 91,379 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 91,207 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,160 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 91,043 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 91,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall persihed

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perished

all exhaust rubber mounts perished

Pass 18 Mar 2014 90,984 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 90,950 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 90,888 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 164,139 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 159,540 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 159,521 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread

nearside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 20 Jun 2008 149,683 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2008 149,663 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2007 139,143 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 139,124 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside door mirror glass broken

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jun 2006 128,419 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 128,399 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

considerable handbrake lever travel

nearside door mirror glass broken

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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N454 PDS is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N454 PDS, 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 N454 PDS registered?

N454 PDS is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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