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N232 NHG

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

201,015 mi
Last recorded201,015 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN232 NHG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 201,015 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

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

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2024 201,013 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2023 198,170 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 196,867 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 196,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 196,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under passenger door chalked up (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 195,379 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2020 195,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Strengthening plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 189,382 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 189,887 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 189,881 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On 1mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit 1.6mm and bald on inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 186,451 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust rubber missing but still secure/supported

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 182,189 miles

Exhaust rubber missing but exhaust still supported

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 182,189 miles

Exhaust rubber missing but exhaust still supported

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 176,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit and bald on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside rear tyre cracking on outter sidewall

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 176,890 miles

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

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit and bald on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside rear tyre cracking on outter sidewall

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 172,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 4 Apr 2014 172,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2013 168,012 miles

front cross member corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 163,176 miles

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

advise front crossmember corroded o/s

Pass 6 Sep 2010 160,542 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 160,542 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 158,764 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 158,740 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 147,626 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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N232 NHG is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 N232 NHG, 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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N232 NHG is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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