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N653 MDE

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,137 mi
Last recorded172,137 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN653 MDE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 172,137 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 169,473 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 161,947 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 153,203 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 146,877 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 146,860 miles

Nearside Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 142,938 miles

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

adv. both rear tyres slightly perished on outer sidewalls.

Fail 30 Jul 2012 142,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

adv. both rear tyres slightly perished on outer sidewalls.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 139,085 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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N653 MDE is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N653 MDE, 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 N653 MDE registered?

N653 MDE is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N653 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N653 MDE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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