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N71 FCW

1995 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests38 (20 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

100,979 mi
Last recorded100,979 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN71 FCW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 18 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 100,979 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended front facing seat (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended rear facing seat (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in a protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside inner step corroded

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside both corroded at rear spring hangers area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside secondary suspension airbags not inflated at time of test

vehicle underside covered in a protective coating

Pass 27 Feb 2025 98,421 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 98,419 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 97,097 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 97,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 97,061 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up evident on OS (Appears that a left hand drive light unit "continental" may be fitted) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger assembly significantly corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF chassis leg lower closure plate excessively corroded and holed (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up evident on OS (Appears that a left hand drive light unit "continental" may be fitted) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam Working intermittently "connector on back of light unit appears to be loose as smoke is evident from it when lights in prolonged use" (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member within 30cm of rear spring mounting excessively corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Drivers seat appears partially insecure due to accumulative wear / and or previous modifications "however minimum test standards were meet"

This vehicle has more than one identification plate fitted "This vehicle has been tested using the original manufacturers "FIAT" plate details. due to no records being found when the Hymer plate details were entered

Nearside Front Wheel trim dangerously loose and at immediate risk of detachment " to the considerable detriment of following traffic and or pedestrians"

Nearside Rear Wheel trim dangerously loose and at immediate risk of detachment " to the considerable detriment of following traffic and or pedestrians"

Pass 30 Jun 2023 94,311 miles

Nearside Rear secondary suspension air bag deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear secondary air bag deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2023 94,309 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment up to end of travel (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear secondary suspension air bag deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear secondary air bag deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2022 91,893 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp it has an object on the lens or source but does not have an adverse effect on light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp it has an object on the lens or source but does not have an adverse effect on light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 91,893 miles

Exhaust system insecure only one mounting of four remaining (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp it has an object on the lens or source but does not have an adverse effect on light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp it has an object on the lens or source but does not have an adverse effect on light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 90,430 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2X rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat loose

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

body corroded and holed o/s/f outwith prescribed areas

Fail 25 Jun 2021 90,424 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective 2X rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front seat loose

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

body corroded and holed o/s/f outwith prescribed areas

Pass 7 Jul 2020 89,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking of rubber bellows (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing yellow power cable on steering arm (2.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking of bellows (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 89,411 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear support corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking of rubber bellows (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing yellow power cable on steering arm (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable bunching up (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking of bellows (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 87,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front ton rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 87,307 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front ton rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 85,936 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 85,934 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 83,988 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 83,988 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 82,135 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 82,134 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both rear wheels (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at brake pipes (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 80,209 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 80,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,002 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2014 79,002 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2013 77,857 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 76,166 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 74,093 miles

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

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

advise both front discs slightly corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 74,093 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

advise both front discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 71,239 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 71,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 67,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 67,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 33,197 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 66,197 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 64,503 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 61,362 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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N71 FCW is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 N71 FCW, 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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N71 FCW is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 August 1995.

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