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N589 VTV

1995 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

40,209 mi
Last recorded40,209 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN589 VTV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2026 40,209 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

all over underbody covered with underseal

Pass 16 Jun 2024 40,143 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement b/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

underbody covered with seal and need more intention

Fail 16 Jun 2024 40,143 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement b/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

underbody covered with seal and need more intention

Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached b/s (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 40,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

under body covered with seal

Fail 31 Mar 2023 40,091 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected inside cab and under body (4.11 (a) (ii))

Floor insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect b/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

under body covered with seal

Pass 20 Jan 2022 40,084 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 due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Front cross member corroded

Offside Front chassis leg corroded outside any prescribed areas

both front outer sills corroded outside any prescribed areas

Fail 8 Apr 2021 40,084 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier bracket missing and tray badly corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected starter motor power cable (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.81 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt mounted to stub axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured various wires visible during under bonnet inspection (4.11 (a) (i))

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 due to corrosion to complete exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Front cross-member corroded

Offside Front chassis leg corroded outside any prescribed area

both front outer sills badly corroded outside any prescribed areas

Pass 30 Jul 2018 39,745 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 39,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 39,681 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 39,626 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 39,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by jacking point and into wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,026 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 38,173 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 37,910 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 37,910 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,634 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroding

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel tank damp

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

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

Oil leak

Some rear suspension and braking components corroding

Steering rack has slight seepage

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,429 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 35,429 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 33,104 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 33,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,529 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008
Pass 9 Jul 2007 28,214 miles

hand brake cable condition

o/s/front wheel bearing slight play

power steering pipes condition

Fail 27 Jun 2007 28,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake pads low

hand brake cable condition

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

power steering pipes condition

Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,110 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 27,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

n/s/r top body marker lamp showing white light to rear of vehicle

o/s/r red reflector been repaired

o/s/r top body marker lamp slightly discoloured

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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N589 VTV is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 N589 VTV, 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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N589 VTV is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 September 1995.

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The MOT history for N589 VTV shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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