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N237 PWV

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

57,939 mi
Last recorded57,939 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN237 PWV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 57,939 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 57,865 miles

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 30 Oct 2023 57,782 miles

Front chassis legs have some corrosion at flexy mounts

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 57,782 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front chassis legs have some corrosion at flexy mounts

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 57,757 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 57,749 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2022 57,742 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 57,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 57,675 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 56,931 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/x member/engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 51,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 51,384 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 45,307 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 45,345 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 45,345 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded UNDER WING (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 45,325 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 45,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 45,170 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 45,077 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 45,056 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 44,946 miles

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

corrosion o/s front chassis(under battery tray)

corrosion o/s front inner wing

steering rack pipes corroded

stonechip o/s headlight

Pass 17 Nov 2010 43,429 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 43,429 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,872 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 41,872 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,553 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 40,553 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 39,537 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 37,637 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 37,616 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 36,522 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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N237 PWV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 N237 PWV, 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 N237 PWV registered?

N237 PWV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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