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N493 JVF

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,882 mi
Last recorded131,882 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 JVF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 131,882 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs corroded

oil leak

water leak

Fail 24 Mar 2007 128,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 128,441 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 120,581 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 120,581 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

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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N493 JVF is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N493 JVF, 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 N493 JVF registered?

N493 JVF is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 April 1996.

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