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N271 FEY

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

74,466 mi
Last recorded74,466 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 FEY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2026 74,466 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NEARSIDE Offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 71,293 miles

corrosion near radiator support mountings offside

Pass 2 Mar 2024 71,091 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 71,091 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 69,083 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 67,761 miles

Offside Front radiator support mounting corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 67,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf , Osf and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 September 2009)

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle has temporary battery hold down as battery to large for tray.

Fail 5 Mar 2021 67,083 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf , Osf and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 September 2009)

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 66,872 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,666 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 66,666 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Position lamp not working Side (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 66,527 miles

Nearside Front wheel has some play in bearing

Offside Front wheel arch showing corrosion

Oil leak ()

front cross member showing corrosion

rear wheel bearings have some play

Pass 22 Jul 2016 66,300 miles

Extensive Corrosion Front Lower Crossmember

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

Surface Corrosion Offside Front Chassis

Fail 22 Jul 2016 66,300 miles

Extensive Corrosion Front Lower Crossmember

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Surface Corrosion Offside Front Chassis

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,259 miles

Surface corrosion Front Cross Member

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 64,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Surface corrosion Front Cross Member

Pass 7 Jul 2014 62,584 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 60,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Jul 2011 57,963 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to crack/perish

Offside front tyre starting to crack/perish

Offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to crack/perish

Fail 18 Jul 2011 57,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre starting to crack/perish

Offside front tyre starting to crack/perish

Offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to crack/perish

Pass 2 Feb 2011 57,131 miles

all 4 tyres starting to deteriorated (sidewalls)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 53,926 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 48,566 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 47,996 miles

Horn boss faulty

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Radiator cross member badly corroded

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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N271 FEY is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N271 FEY, 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 N271 FEY registered?

N271 FEY is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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