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N79 XTF

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

272,146 mi
Last recorded272,146 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 XTF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 272,146 miles

oil leak..steel brake pipes have some corrosion.underside has heavy and extensive surface corrosion,also extensive welding repairs of dubious standard

Fail 5 Jul 2012 272,140 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak..steel brake pipes have some corrosion.underside has heavy and extensive surface corrosion,also extensive welding repairs of dubious standard

Pass 24 Jun 2011 269,678 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

underside and steel brake pipes have heavy surface corrosion.corrosion under o/s/f wing

Fail 17 Jun 2011 269,617 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside and steel brake pipes have heavy surface corrosion.corrosion under o/s/f wing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 266,898 miles

steel brake pipes have some corrosion.underside has some corrosion and welding repairs of dubious standard

Fail 28 Jun 2010 266,884 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

steel brake pipes have some corrosion.underside has some corrosion and welding repairs of dubious standard

Pass 14 Jul 2009 264,712 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

steel brake pipes and rear brake hose ferrule have some corrosion.crack in o/s/r lens.

underside and sills have been subject to welding of dubious standard and there is general surface corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2009 264,712 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

steel brake pipes and rear brake hose ferrule have some corrosion.crack in o/s/r lens.

underside and sills have been subject to welding of dubious standard and there is general surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2008 262,033 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

extensive welding repairs have been carried out to this vehicle

Fail 7 Jul 2008 262,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

extensive welding repairs have been carried out to this vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2007 259,612 miles

advisorys on test NO221731397416

surface rust on metal brake pipe to n/s/brake hose

Fail 10 Jul 2007 259,558 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f door mirror cracked

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover badly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2006 256,369 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

oil leak

passenger frount seat removed from vehicle

Fail 31 Mar 2006 256,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

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 XTF is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N79 XTF, 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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N79 XTF is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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