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N217 ARR

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

62,822 mi
Last recorded62,822 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 ARR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 62,822 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 62,811 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 62,698 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 62,481 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 59,970 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 59,942 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,242 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 54,492 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 51,740 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2013 51,724 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 49,815 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 47,966 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 46,058 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,580 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2008 43,442 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,031 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2006 36,485 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 36,312 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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N217 ARR is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 N217 ARR, 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 N217 ARR registered?

N217 ARR is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N217 ARR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N217 ARR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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