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N140 AVR

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,553 mi
Last recorded47,553 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 AVR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 47,553 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 46,733 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal on all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

has corrosion under body, sills, arches, chassis rails and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Fail 9 Jan 2025 46,659 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing next to top turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body/behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch next to turret top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper wing next to engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

has corrosion under body, sills, arches, chassis rails and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 24 Jan 2024 45,796 miles

has been welded in various places

has slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components

has thick underseal in various places

Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,348 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 45,348 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 44,225 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 44,225 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,706 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 43,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 43,277 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 43,277 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 42,740 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 41,382 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 41,382 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,490 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 40,490 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 39,250 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,723 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 35,712 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 34,063 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N140 AVR is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N140 AVR, 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 N140 AVR registered?

N140 AVR is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 February 1996.

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