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N81 FCW

1995 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

136,051 mi
Last recorded136,051 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN81 FCW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 136,051 miles

Nearside parking brake requires adjustment

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 133,048 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 130,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 127,387 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 124,651 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 120,265 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 118,818 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 118,818 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 115,983 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 115,983 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired disconected (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 111,455 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,044 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 104,042 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 100,029 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 100,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 98,939 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2015

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 97,270 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 97,269 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 96,153 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 91,381 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 91,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2011 87,164 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 85,451 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 83,099 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 83,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 79,275 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 79,275 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 76,870 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 76,831 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 71,889 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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N81 FCW is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N81 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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N81 FCW is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 October 1995.

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