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N51 FCW

1995 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests41 (23 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate56.1%

Mileage

104,979 mi
Last recorded104,979 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN51 FCW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

23 pass 18 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 104,979 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 3 Jul 2025 104,063 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 104,063 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 103,632 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 103,632 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 102,900 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust support rubbers perished

front inner wheel archs corroded

o/s/f engine mount area corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2023 102,900 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust support rubbers perished

front inner wheel archs corroded

o/s/f engine mount area corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2022 102,734 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 102,734 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 102,732 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 102,081 miles

Front Inner wheel arches slight corrosion

slight corrosion to battery carrier

welding repairs under sealed

Fail 13 Jul 2021 102,063 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner wheel arches slight corrosion

slight corrosion to battery carrier

welding repairs under sealed

Pass 16 Jul 2020 101,714 miles

Battery tray corroded

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

Corrosion to body and chassis all over

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Welding repairs undersealed

Fail 16 Jul 2020 101,696 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery tray corroded

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

Corrosion to body and chassis all over

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Welding repairs undersealed

Pass 16 Nov 2018 101,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

all exhaust rubbers perished and some broken

both front inner sills corroded

headlamp levelling system not present when re-tested

nearside front chassis holed and corroded

offside front chassis holed and corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2018 101,249 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch x3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel likely to become detached held up with cable ties (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

all exhaust rubbers perished and some broken

both front inner sills corroded

nearside front chassis holed and corroded

offside front chassis holed and corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 98,481 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 98,481 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 93,502 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 93,502 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 93,460 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 93,460 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 93,332 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

surface corrosion to underside, steering, suspension, brake and exhaust components

Fail 10 Nov 2016 93,332 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

surface corrosion to underside, steering, suspension, brake and exhaust components

Pass 14 Nov 2015 92,899 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

surface corrosion to underside, suspension, brake and exhaust components

Fail 9 Nov 2015 92,899 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear 215/70R15C tyre deformed

surface corrosion to underside, suspension, brake and exhaust components

Pass 21 Oct 2014 90,550 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 89,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 89,038 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front steps corroded

offside engine mount mounting point very corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 88,018 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 86,324 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 86,322 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 83,639 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 82,560 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 79,946 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 76,830 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 76,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 73,103 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 73,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 68,120 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 68,119 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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N51 FCW is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.1%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,584 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 N51 FCW, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N51 FCW is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 August 1995.

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