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N221 XBR

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

54,116 mi
Last recorded54,116 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 XBR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 54,116 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to axle (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 Apr 2025 54,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/ outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure parking brake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/ outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to axle (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres cracking

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2024 153,702 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mounting rubbers perished and starting to crack (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 153,484 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

o/s inner wing starting to corrode

Pass 4 Feb 2022 152,919 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 152,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 144,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Nearside Front Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 143,942 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe/manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake performance limit only just met. advise further inspection or repair

Pass 6 Feb 2020 129,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s + o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 129,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s + o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 128,916 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front n/s + o/s flexi brake pipes cracking and deteriorating

Headlamps fitted with temporary beam pattern convertor

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear flexi brake pipe deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2017 127,987 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front jacking point slightly corroded but not in area

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 127,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Exhaust box baffles rattling inside (front box)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise to change now (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 127,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 126,848 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 125,682 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 123,424 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 122,346 miles

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

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

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

both under steps starting to corrode

slight inbalance on rear brakes/ os/rear slow

Pass 22 Aug 2011 121,756 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 121,756 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 120,588 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 118,990 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 118,990 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 117,789 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 117,789 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 116,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 113,181 miles

exhaust rubbers surface cracks

l/h/r wheel bearing slight play

r/h/f wheel bearing slight play

slight surface corrosion on main brake pipe reqs attention

Pass 9 Feb 2006 108,135 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 108,135 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N221 XBR is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 N221 XBR, 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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N221 XBR is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 July 1996.

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The MOT history for N221 XBR shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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