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N579 FTR

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,778 mi
Last recorded64,778 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN579 FTR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 64,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

general corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2025 62,055 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 59,238 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion

Offside Front outer sill corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 56,828 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 54,433 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 52,510 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 52,509 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 51,085 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 51,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both under wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced secondry bulb inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe to rack union (2.1.5 (a))

inner wings corroded but not considered exessive

rear leafsprings and axle area corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 50,725 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 50,186 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 50,178 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 49,851 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 47,268 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 45,628 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 42,727 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 41,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2012 41,414 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant level low

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,950 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 33,421 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 31,827 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,655 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 31,459 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 30,533 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 30,533 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 FTR is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTR, 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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N579 FTR is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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