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P343 LJN

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,303 mi
Last recorded153,303 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 LJN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 153,303 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

vareious holes not in criteria

various brake pipes,ferrules corroded hoses deteriating

various corrosion various places topside underneth,prescribed areas

various tyres close to limit,perishing,cut but dont look to cords

various wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 9 Mar 2011 153,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

vareious holes not in criteria

various brake pipes,ferrules corroded hoses deteriating

various corrosion various places topside underneth,prescribed areas

various tyres close to limit,perishing,cut but dont look to cords

various wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2010 137,915 miles

various damage windscreen

various brake pipes corroded

o/s/f c.v boot deteriating

oil leak

play n/s/f rear bush has play

rear no plate deteriating

various exhausht rubbers deteriating

Pass 11 Mar 2009 126,603 miles

both wipers deteriating could do with changing asap

front discs poor condition could be due to standing up

slight play both bottom balljoints

slight play both front wheel bearings

various brake pipes corroded could do with att asap

various slight corrosion topside underneth

Pass 4 Dec 2008 126,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

inner front pads getting low

n/s wiper split

n/s/f bumper insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2007 116,513 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 116,513 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 103,783 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge + nail in tyre

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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P343 LJN is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P343 LJN, 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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P343 LJN is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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