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N238 ARR

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

88,213 mi
Last recorded88,213 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 ARR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 88,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 86,390 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 86,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Hole in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2023 84,174 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 84,169 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 83,268 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 83,268 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 82,538 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 82,445 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 82,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 81,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens damaged, not affecting beam image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 80,118 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 76,461 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 74,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust rubbers cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,495 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2015 70,812 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 69,253 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 69,230 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 68,676 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,119 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 63,118 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,588 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,325 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 50,547 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,430 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,062 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 31,623 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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N238 ARR is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 N238 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 N238 ARR registered?

N238 ARR is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N238 ARR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N238 ARR shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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