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N494 WJH

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,821 mi
Last recorded65,821 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 WJH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 65,821 miles

advance movement in o/s/f track rod end needs attention

engine oil leak

front and rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check rear floor due to wood cover

Fail 12 Jan 2012 65,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advance movement in o/s/f track rod end needs attention

engine oil leak

front and rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check rear floor due to wood cover

Pass 14 Jan 2011 53,304 miles

22%rear brake imbalance

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

corrosion to metal brake pipes

general corrsion to chassis rail and vehicle structure

heavy age cracking to all tyres

heavy corrosion to rear outer sills

oil leak

rear tyres balding on edges

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,578 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 50,578 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All front metal brake pipes badly corroded close to limit

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

both front tyre treads wearing low on outer edges

Pass 2 Feb 2009 45,477 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion to front chassis sections

slight play in front steering u/j

snowy weather conditions

Fail 2 Feb 2009 45,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion to front chassis sections

slight play in front steering u/j

snowy weather conditions

Fail 12 Jan 2009 45,170 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on all front brake pipes.O/s close to limits

corrosion on front chassis sections

heavy pitting on front inner brake discs

slight play in lower steering colomn u/j

slight water damage to front number plate

wet conditions under vehicle.Hydraulics not fully checked

Pass 12 Feb 2008 43,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes at front corroding

front brake discs corroded

slight earth fault at ns headlamp

Pass 5 Feb 2007 38,668 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 37,278 miles

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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N494 WJH is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N494 WJH, 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 N494 WJH registered?

N494 WJH is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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