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N329 YRP

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

103,418 mi
Last recorded103,418 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN329 YRP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 103,418 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to load sensing valve , coated (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Multiple rubber mounts deteriorated / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Before strut , flexi mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front End of chassis behind bumper , corroded & holed by radiator support panel . NOT within a prescribed area

Offside Front Jacking point corroded & in poor condition . NOT within a prescribed area

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 103,414 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rubber supports split / missing (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to load sensing valve , corroding / partly coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing , by flexi hose mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Front of chassis behind bumper , badly corroded & holed . NOT within a prescribed area

Offside Front Jacking point / outer sill , corroded & holed . Not within a prescribed area at time of test

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

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

Service brake requirement only just met (51%) . Service or repair may be necessary

Pass 7 Mar 2024 103,336 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber bands split and missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Chassis leg badly corroded near front cross member mounting not prescribed area

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Service brake low effort near side and offside

Pass 13 Mar 2023 102,846 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 102,845 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing , ahead of strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Support rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 102,142 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 102,132 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting by subframe mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 100,674 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 100,664 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect moisture in headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect moisture in headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 99,984 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 99,321 miles

O/s/f & n/s/f brake pad warning wires not connected

Offside Front Wheel arch service tray insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bad cracks in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 99,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

O/s/f & n/s/f brake pad warning wires not connected

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel arch service tray insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bad cracks in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 97,440 miles

hole in o/s /f chassie not in prescribed area

Pass 18 Mar 2017 95,535 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

engine oil close to minimum

wiper park system faulty , wipers can be stopped in correct position.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 90,946 miles

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

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

both front tyres deteriorated & cracked , advise replacement

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 90,943 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary push in type (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both front tyres deteriorated & cracked , advise replacement

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 87,471 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

unable to do full check of all brake pipes as coverd in grease

Fail 3 Mar 2015 87,471 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

unable to do full check of all brake pipes as coverd in grease

Pass 19 Nov 2013 84,344 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 82,081 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 79,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 79,904 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,054 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 74,926 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 72,850 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 69,772 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 63,256 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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N329 YRP 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 70.4%.

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 N329 YRP, 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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N329 YRP is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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