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N805 VLJ

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

137,736 mi
Last recorded137,736 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN805 VLJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 137,736 miles

COMPLETE UNDERSIDE HAS BEEN UNDER SEALED REDUCING VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS

Fail 20 Mar 2026 137,736 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

COMPLETE UNDERSIDE HAS BEEN UNDER SEALED REDUCING VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS

DIPPED BEAM MASKES REQUIRE REPLACEMENT

Pass 4 Apr 2025 137,028 miles

ENGINE OIL WEEP

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

REAR LOAD SENSING VALVE SET CORRECTLY FOR VEHICLE FITTED WITH SUPPLEMENTRY ASSISTANCE AIR BAGS, NO ABS SYSTEM FITTED

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING END FLOAT

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION DETECTED ON REAR BRAKE PIPES BENEATH UNDER SEAL COATING

SURFACE CORROSION ON O/S/F BRAKE PIPES

TRANSMISSION OIL WEEP

VEHICLE COMPLETELY UNDER SEALED PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION OF TESTABLE COMPONETS

Fail 4 Apr 2025 137,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LEFTHAND DRIVE HEADLAMPS, MASKS NOT COMPLETELY BLANKING OUT O/S BEAM KICK UP (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LEFTHAND DRIVE HEADLAMPS, MASKS NOT COMPLETELY BLANKING OUT O/S BEAM KICK UP (4.1.2 (c))

ENGINE OIL WEEP

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

REAR LOAD SENSING VALVE SET CORRECTLY FOR VEHICLE FITTED WITH SUPPLEMENTRY ASSISTANCE AIR BAGS, NO ABS SYSTEM FITTED

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING END FLOAT

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION DETECTED ON REAR BRAKE PIPES BENEATH UNDER SEAL COATING

SURFACE CORROSION ON O/S/F BRAKE PIPES

TRANSMISSION OIL WEEP

VEHICLE COMPLETELY UNDER SEALED PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION OF TESTABLE COMPONETS

Fail 3 Apr 2025 137,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

hand brake has minimal reserve travel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 136,519 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 136,519 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 135,717 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 135,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 134,973 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 134,973 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 134,718 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 133,325 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 133,325 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 132,880 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 131,623 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

movement in front passengers seat

Fail 25 Apr 2018 131,623 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported various mounting rubbers missing / split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

movement in front passengers seat

Pass 2 May 2017 122,038 miles

both front headlight aims fading

under body corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 117,803 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 116,900 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 116,900 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 112,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 112,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 107,179 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 107,179 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2012 103,525 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 103,525 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2011 97,338 miles

Injector pipe chafing against dip stick tube.

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 92,777 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 92,774 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f marker light not working

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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N805 VLJ is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 N805 VLJ, 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 N805 VLJ registered?

N805 VLJ is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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