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N290 HDM

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,569 mi
Last recorded50,569 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN290 HDM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 50,569 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 49,733 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 49,733 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 49,028 miles

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

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

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

exhaust protruding slightly

Fail 21 Nov 2023 49,028 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

exhaust protruding slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2022 47,717 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 45,980 miles

All outline marker lamps have a product on the lens or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting rings missing (6.1.2 (a))

reverse light inop

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2021 45,979 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All outline marker lamps have a product on the lens or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting rings missing (6.1.2 (a))

reverse light inop

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2020 45,533 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 44,128 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x 2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 44,114 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 44,107 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 44,104 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 43,012 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 42,707 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 42,536 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,770 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 41,428 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,066 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 41,027 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 41,022 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 40,462 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 40,462 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2006 39,531 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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N290 HDM is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N290 HDM, 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 N290 HDM registered?

N290 HDM is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is N290 HDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N290 HDM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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