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N579 VPH

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,734 mi
Last recorded158,734 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 158,734 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (undersealed) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and little reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s repaired and undersealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 158,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper/near shock mounting (behind brake pipes) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper/by shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper/near shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

center exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2025 157,892 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 157,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength @ x2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg @ several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point x2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 196,900 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 153,775 miles

ALL WELDING REPAIRS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 15 Feb 2018 153,014 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 152,150 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 150,195 miles

all welding heavily underseald

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 150,191 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 148,421 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

wipers starting to tear

Pass 9 May 2014 145,959 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

both front strut tops noisy

Fail 6 May 2014 145,957 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

both front strut tops noisy

Pass 13 May 2013 143,399 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 143,394 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 141,955 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 141,952 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 138,985 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 138,980 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 136,845 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 128,024 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 128,019 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 127,892 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 126,763 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 12,574 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VPH 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 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 N579 VPH, 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 VPH is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 July 1996.

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