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N216 LBV

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

70,212 mi
Last recorded70,212 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 LBV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 70,212 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 68,332 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen delaminating in bottom left corner

Fail 3 Mar 2025 68,332 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen delaminating in bottom left corner

Pass 7 Mar 2024 66,631 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 66,631 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 95,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 95,717 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch panel and rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 95,110 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 94,499 miles

1. One rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded. 2. Hand brake travel at limits. 3. Rear water pipe becoming corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 92,533 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

brake pipes heavily coated in grease

Fail 21 Mar 2016 92,533 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

brake pipes heavily coated in grease

Pass 21 Mar 2015 88,357 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 88,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 82,881 miles

Both front brake wear sensor wires missing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front crossmember very heavily corroded, not a prescribed area and unlikely to affect vehicle stability

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rearview mirror cracked but useable

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre mishapen but legal in all respects

Oil leak

Various points of corrosion around chassis, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area

Fail 16 Sep 2014 82,876 miles

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

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

Both front brake wear sensor wires missing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front crossmember very heavily corroded, not a prescribed area and unlikely to affect vehicle stability

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rearview mirror cracked but useable

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre mishapen but legal in all respects

Oil leak

Various points of corrosion around chassis, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area

Pass 13 Sep 2013 70,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside mirror cracked

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Sep 2013 70,642 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside mirror cracked

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 May 2013 68,462 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 68,463 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 68,162 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 68,162 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 67,153 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 67,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 65,760 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 65,760 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 63,452 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 63,452 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 59,750 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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N216 LBV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 N216 LBV, 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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N216 LBV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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