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N878 VRP

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

70,830 mi
Last recorded70,830 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN878 VRP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 70,830 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 70,830 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 70,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2021 70,091 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front cross member mounting o/s/f (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded both main pipes to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks brake pad warning wire touching wheel (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber hangers badly spitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes on top of steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion near o/s/f jacking point

front suspension showing signs of corrosion

unable to inspect front brakes

Pass 7 Jun 2019 68,406 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 68,318 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 67,281 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 67,275 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills within the (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills within the (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 64,501 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 64,501 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,184 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015
Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,764 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 53,322 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 8 Nov 2012 53,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

n/s/r sidemarker out of shape

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,664 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 52,626 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s sill has some corrosion and front chassis o/s and exhaust rubbers pershed.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,788 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 49,623 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2009 49,623 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

offside front top marker dim. offside rear marker innoprative.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 47,670 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 47,670 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 46,207 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 46,207 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 43,635 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 43,633 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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N878 VRP is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 N878 VRP, 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 N878 VRP registered?

N878 VRP is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N878 VRP shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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