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N459 PDS

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

103,501 mi
Last recorded103,501 miles
Recorded on10 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN459 PDS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2007 103,501 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 103,456 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fail 3 May 2007 103,456 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

advise rear damage.

engine oil leak.

near side rear bumper insecure.

off side front bumper insecure & wing damage.

off side side door handle broken.

Pass 12 Jan 2006
Fail 10 Jan 2006 97,368 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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N459 PDS is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N459 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 N459 PDS registered?

N459 PDS is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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