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N741 UCG

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,757 mi
Last recorded159,757 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN741 UCG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2019 159,757 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 159,169 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 159,165 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 159,146 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 159,146 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 159,140 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 159,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 159,012 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2011 159,012 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs worn and corroded

loose wires and pipes underneath

n/s inner rack joint worn

Pass 14 Dec 2010 154,315 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 154,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside washer jet requires adjusting

Pass 17 Dec 2009 149,432 miles

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

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

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

knocking noise offside front (passanger)nothing found

Pass 28 Jan 2009 143,908 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2009 143,906 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 132,876 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 132,876 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 132,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 120,968 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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N741 UCG is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N741 UCG, 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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N741 UCG is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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