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N174 YTO

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

104,351 mi
Last recorded104,351 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN174 YTO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 104,351 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 104,432 miles

under side corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2022 102,866 miles

Vehicle under side under sealed all areas

Pass 28 Jun 2021 101,556 miles

Front cross member both front chassis legs corroded

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

Vehicle under body Under sealed all under areas

Pass 17 Sep 2020 100,402 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember / radiator support corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 100,397 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch behind shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch multiple places all chalked up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear readings not enough (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both crossmembers near water tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel no effort on both wheels (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill , jacking point and part of wheel arch corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember / radiator support corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 98,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle corroded in various places underneath

Pass 17 May 2018 96,647 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush in wishbone rubber cracking (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush in wishbone rubber cracking (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak on engine

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brakes low effort on service n/s 147kgf o/s 181kgf

Fail 16 May 2018 96,645 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under wheel arch in front of suspension leg excess corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush in wishbone rubber cracking (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush in wishbone rubber cracking (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak on engine

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brakes low effort on service n/s 147kgf o/s 181kgf

Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,396 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone bushes rubber slightly perished but functions as intended without excess play, n/s &o/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak sump moist

Fail 15 Mar 2017 94,395 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at rear of engine subframe near side close to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at both sides of jacking point next to subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure boot insecure inner n/s (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone bushes rubber slightly perished but functions as intended without excess play, n/s &o/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak sump moist

Pass 12 May 2016 91,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis within towbar mounting point (2.4.A.3)

complete underbody /brake lines heavily undersealed at time of test

Pass 16 May 2015 88,701 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 88,635 miles

Centre Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 85,545 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside inner sill slightly corroded

slight corrosion behind both front wheels

Pass 19 Jun 2013 82,879 miles

Air intake hose cracking

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

Carpet ripped on nearside entrance step area (2nd door)

Engine and gearbox mountings perished

Front anti roll bar bushes perishing + contaminated with oil

Front brake pad sensors wiring split

Front wishbone bushes cracking (both sides)

Fuel tank damp

General corrosion throughout vehicle underside

Intercooler hoses,mounting support rubber split

Nearside rear bump stop splitting

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Radiator mountings split

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear shocker casings corroding

Rear u bolts not fully through nyloc but secure

Spare wheel rim and carrier corroding

Terminals loose on positive post on battery

Various engine oil leaks

Various parts on exhaust system corroded + mounting rubbers cracking

Wiring loose on offside centre of chassis

Wiring loose on top of engine rocker cover

excessive corrosion to towbar frame (towball and electrics removed at owners request).

Fail 5 Jun 2013 82,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1) DANGEROUS

Air intake hose cracking

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

Carpet ripped on nearside entrance step area (2nd door)

Engine and gearbox mountings perished

Front anti roll bar bushes perishing + contaminated with oil

Front brake pad sensors wiring split

Front wishbone bushes cracking (both sides)

Fuel tank damp

General corrosion throughout vehicle underside

Intercooler hoses,mounting support rubber split

Nearside rear bump stop splitting

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Radiator mountings split

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear shocker casings corroding

Rear u bolts not fully through nyloc but secure

Spare wheel rim and carrier corroding

Terminals loose on positive post on battery

Various engine oil leaks

Various parts on exhaust system corroded + mounting rubbers cracking

Wiring loose on offside centre of chassis

Wiring loose on top of engine rocker cover

Fail 21 May 2013 82,786 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Centre Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

SPARE WHEEL FLAT

DASH HEAD LIGHT ADJUSTER NOT WORKING

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 May 2013 82,650 miles

N/S/F seat loose, but secure.

N/S/F strut damp.

N/S/F top marker light dull.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R brake slightly binding.

O/S/R marker light not working.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 76,702 miles

both upper suspension top bearings semi seized

n/s step excessivly corroded

o/s/f brake hose mounting broken

oil dampness around steering rack and fuel tank

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2012 76,698 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

both upper suspension top bearings semi seized

n/s step excessivly corroded

o/s/f brake hose mounting broken

oil dampness around steering rack and fuel tank

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 70,481 miles

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

o/s/f seat belt as slight damsge

Fail 27 May 2011 70,403 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

o/s/f seat belt as slight damsge

Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,564 miles
Fail 27 May 2010

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f chassis corroded and split

Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,705 miles

rear brake hose ferrule corroded

slight play in n/s of steering rack

small amount of play in front and rear w/bearings

o/s/f lower brake hose ferrule corroded(bleed nipple heavily corroded)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 58,399 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 58,390 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 54,032 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 54,027 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 52,330 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f/ track rod has slight play

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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N174 YTO is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 N174 YTO, 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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N174 YTO is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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