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P179 BUX

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,625 mi
Last recorded155,625 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 BUX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 155,625 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 155,365 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 148,917 miles

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

rear pannel behind rear bumper corroded, not a load bearing prescribed area.

slight corrosion under front wheel arches nearside and offside (inner wing area).

Fail 9 Sep 2008 148,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pump/compressor drive system defective (3.6.F.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear pannel behind rear bumper corroded, not a load bearing prescribed area.

slight corrosion under front wheel arches nearside and offside (inner wing area).

Pass 30 Aug 2007 139,411 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 129,502 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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P179 BUX is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P179 BUX, 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 P179 BUX registered?

P179 BUX is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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