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N579 EPO

1995 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

37,341 mi
Last recorded37,341 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN579 EPO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2023 37,341 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch in 2 places (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis rear of subframe (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner chassis both sides of subframe mounting (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 35,450 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2022 35,450 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 33,750 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

drivers door check strap broken

radiator support beam corroded/holed

Fail 3 Aug 2021 33,701 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis n/s/f jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis o/s/f jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis under o/s/f wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

drivers door check strap broken

radiator support beam corroded holed

Pass 14 Aug 2020 30,824 miles

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

n/s inner sill at rear corroded/holed

o/s door check strap missing

o/s sill lower edge to inner sill corroded/holed

radiator support beam corroded/holed

Fail 3 Aug 2020 30,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

n/s inner sill at rear corroded/holed

o/s door check strap missing

o/s sill lower edge to inner sill corroded/holed

radiator support beam corroded/holed

Pass 19 Sep 2019 28,677 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s engine mountain area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drivers door check strap broken

radiator support beam corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2019 28,640 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing seat (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s engine mountain area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drivers door check strap broken

o/s front lower ball joint 1 of 4 securing bolts loose

radiator support beam corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2018 26,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 24,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to mid section joint (7.1.2)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack switch area (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 24,910 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail, marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail , marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail , marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail , marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to mid section joint (7.1.2)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack switch area (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 23,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to mid box joint (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 23,058 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 21,749 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 21,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 21,714 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 21,681 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 19,752 miles

Both lower swivel joint dust covers are split and joints have slight play.

Offside rear light unit is full of water.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 19,752 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both lower swivel joint dust covers are split and joints have slight play.

Fuel seepage at injection pump.

Offside rear light unit is full of water.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 17,146 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2010 17,141 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

PLAY FOUND IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS.

PLAY FOUND IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.

PLAY FOUND IN STEERING COLUMN

VEHICLE OVERHEATING

Pass 9 Jul 2009 13,613 miles

Engine leaking oil

Vehicle running hot by end of test.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 13,613 miles

Engine leaking oil

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle running hot by end of test.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 7,373 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 7,369 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 6,848 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 6,848 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2005 682 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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N579 EPO is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 N579 EPO, 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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N579 EPO is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 October 1995.

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