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N79 FCW

1995 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,489 mi
Last recorded133,489 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 FCW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2026 133,489 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near rad support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 133,460 miles

Front rack ends slight play

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 16 May 2022 133,459 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/outer sill/jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front rack end slight play

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front rack end slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2021 131,002 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 131,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 128,266 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 126,160 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 124,916 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

both front wipers slightly worn

Pass 18 Jan 2017 118,569 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 118,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 117,872 miles

Front crossmember hold heavy corrosion

Offside Front inner wing heavy corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2016 117,863 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Front crossmember hold heavy corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner wing heavy corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2015 113,872 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 53,060 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 53,060 miles

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

oil level high.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 48,591 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 48,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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N79 FCW is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N79 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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N79 FCW is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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