CarVerify

Free Car Check

N203 NHY

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

148,674 mi
Last recorded148,674 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 NHY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 148,674 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n\s off\s front ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n\s off\s front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (break clip) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 145,785 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n\s off\s front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2021 145,113 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 144,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 135,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in protective grease (1.1.11 (c))

underside coated in black protective

Pass 3 Apr 2019 135,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 135,345 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 135,344 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2014 135,341 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 135,341 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 135,137 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front windscreen washer not working

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2012 135,137 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front windscreen washer not working

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2011 135,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2011 135,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 133,610 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 130,313 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 124,160 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 124,160 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 115,675 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 115,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust fouling chassis and body

Pass 9 Nov 2005 108,822 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 108,822 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 108,822 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 108,822 miles

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

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

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
Full Fiat Ducato reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N203 NHY is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N203 NHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N203 NHY?

You can check the full history of N203 NHY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N203 NHY registered?

N203 NHY is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N203 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N203 NHY shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N203 NHY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N203 NHY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.