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N253 YJH

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

198,929 mi
Last recorded198,929 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 YJH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 198,929 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Underside of the vehicle covered in underseal, unable to see the condition of some areas.

Fail 10 Jul 2023 198,921 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Main beam tell-tale not working Not Functioning As Intended (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Bracket Badly Corroded + Detached (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible Both (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step Holded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 191,504 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Exhaust system corrosion

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 191,473 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Exhaust system corrosion

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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 Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 191,408 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Valance /crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Bolt missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective rear mounting ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 185,140 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 185,113 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 18,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 179,899 miles

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

Parking brake effort low

Fail 1 Aug 2019 179,805 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake effort low

Pass 20 Jul 2018 178,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front both brake hoses perished

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front both brake hoses perished

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 178,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to sub-frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch not within 30cm (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hoses perished

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

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch not within 30cm (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front brake hoses perished

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 177,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 177,853 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 177,620 miles

nearside front tyre has side wall damage but not through to cords

rust on chassis and floor

Fail 11 May 2015 177,620 miles

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 177,236 miles

corrosion offside of body

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 176,994 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 176,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 175,494 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 175,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 174,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 173,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2009 173,964 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 172,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 172,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 170,531 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 170,411 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

o/s/f tyreclose to limit o/s/r wheel bearing slight play n/s/r tyre close to limit n/s/f tyre close to limit slight binding from wheel

Fail 24 Apr 2006 166,872 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 166,872 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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N253 YJH is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N253 YJH, 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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N253 YJH is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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