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N873 KTC

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

234,974 mi
Last recorded234,974 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN873 KTC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2008 234,974 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

all brake pipes have been greased

both sides rear chassis mounted axle bump stop rubbers are slightly deteriorated (but still function as intended)

o/s under sill is corroded to excess (outside pescribed area and not affecting steering,brakes or suspension

steering rack u/j dust cover is insecure

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2008 234,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

all brake pipes have been greased

both sides rear chassis mounted axle bump stop rubbers are slightly deteriorated (but still function as intended)

o/s under sill is corroded to excess (outside pescribed area and not affecting steering,brakes or suspension

steering rack u/j dust cover is insecure

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2007 229,095 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 228,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil level is low and is leaking

front crossmember / radiator support is corroded and holed at o/s

n/s bottom ball joint gaiter is split

Pass 24 Jan 2006 218,970 miles

Nearside Outer Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Offside Inner Front Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Offside Outer Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

o/s top engine mounting bolt missing

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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N873 KTC is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N873 KTC, 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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N873 KTC is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N873 KTC safe to buy?

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