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N880 VRP

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

57,530 mi
Last recorded57,530 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN880 VRP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 57,530 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 57,530 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 52,727 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 52,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 52,100 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 51,281 miles

Body has slight corrosion front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded near conpensator (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

power steering pipe leaking

Fail 13 May 2016 51,246 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg corrode under wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member cored and weak (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower chassis leg corrode (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper chassis leg corrode under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 49,121 miles

all tyres cracking

corrosion all over but not holed in prescribed areas

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front crossmember corroded & holed

o/s rack gaiter twisted

o/s/f chasis leg top & bottom

slight bind o/s/r

Fail 3 Feb 2015 49,121 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres cracking

corrosion all over but not holed in prescribed areas

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front crossmember corroded & holed

o/s rack gaiter twisted

o/s/f chasis leg top & bottom

slight bind o/s/r

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,849 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 48,849 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 48,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all tyres detriorated cracked

rear suspension close to bump stops

Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension close to bump stops

Fail 14 Sep 2010 47,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension close to bump stops

Pass 4 Aug 2009 45,609 miles

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

slight corrosion to subframe

Fail 30 Jul 2009 45,608 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight corrosion to subframe

Pass 19 Jun 2008 44,741 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 44,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 42,456 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 41,801 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 41,801 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 37,895 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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N880 VRP is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N880 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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N880 VRP is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 February 1996.

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