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N585 LPV

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,595 mi
Last recorded147,595 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN585 LPV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 147,595 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 146,751 miles

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

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 146,751 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 146,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Both inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 144,543 miles

Corrosion nearside front inner arch/wing

Corrosion nearside inner sill

Corrosion offside rear inner arch

Fail 1 Nov 2017 144,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion nearside front inner arch/wing

Corrosion nearside inner sill

Corrosion offside rear inner arch

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 142,145 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 142,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 140,108 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jack point ineer arch area (2.4.A.3)

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 inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear after arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from comp (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 128,480 miles

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

damage to rear of offside sill

nearside front tyre at 2mm tread depth(legal limit is 1.6mm) and low on tread on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 114,642 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2013 114,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 104,550 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 92,981 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 89,096 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 89,096 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 88,812 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

bothr rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2009 84,576 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 81,989 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 79,876 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 79,876 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 71,453 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 67,909 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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N585 LPV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N585 LPV, 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 N585 LPV registered?

N585 LPV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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