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N458 PDS

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,092 mi
Last recorded134,092 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 PDS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 134,092 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 133,248 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 132,040 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 132,022 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 130,878 miles

Left hand rear wheel arch corroded

Left hand stop light lens damaged

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate deteriating

Pass 3 Mar 2010 129,303 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack onmthe rough side

left hand rear lamp lens damaged

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 3 Mar 2009 127,558 miles

Left hand rear lamp lens damaged

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Number plate deteriating

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2009 127,558 miles

Left hand rear lamp lens damaged

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Number plate deteriating

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 123,879 miles

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

Left hand rear lamp lens damaged

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight "Hum" in left hand front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Feb 2007 119,834 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2006 113,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2006 113,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N458 PDS is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N458 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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N458 PDS is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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