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N87 XTF

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

245,671 mi
Last recorded245,671 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN87 XTF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 245,671 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perished / cracking

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 244,062 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Ns outer sill slightly corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Osr tyre perished / cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2016 242,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Bump stops split

Nearside Rear treads perishing

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

Offside Rear treads perishing

Fail 6 Jul 2016 242,571 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Bump stops split

Nearside Rear treads perishing

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

Offside Rear treads perishing

Fail 1 Apr 2016 242,437 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer rearmost quarter panels / rear valance within 30cm of nearside rear spring rear hanger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer rearmost quarter panels / rear valance within 30cm of offside rear spring rear hanger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill/ inner wheel arch within 30cm of offside rear spring front hanger (2.4.A.3)

low effort to rear service and park brakes

nearside front flexable brake hoses perished

park brake lever mechanism worn

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play offside front lower ball joint

Pass 17 Jun 2015 241,476 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres showing age related cracks

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle has had extensive welding repairs in past

Pass 17 Jul 2014 240,820 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front boltin X member has corrosion

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 239,452 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 237,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

vechile has been converted to a camper

vechile is covered with body seal underneath

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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N87 XTF is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N87 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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N87 XTF is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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