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N286 MPV

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,052 mi
Last recorded111,052 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN286 MPV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 111,052 miles

Exhaust tailpipe trim loose

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play O/S & N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 111,033 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust tailpipe trim loose

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play O/S & N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 107,531 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 107,505 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 106,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 105,968 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 105,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 104,923 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 104,917 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired leaking (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,891 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 99,880 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 99,612 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 99,490 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 97,669 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 128,668 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 127,125 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 127,125 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 126,040 miles

headlamp deflectors fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2009 155,210 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 153,636 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 153,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 149,366 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 May 2008 149,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 139,813 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 139,813 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 126,422 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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N286 MPV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N286 MPV, 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 N286 MPV registered?

N286 MPV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N286 MPV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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