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N371 SBO

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,863 mi
Last recorded36,863 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN371 SBO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 36,863 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 36,854 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 36,224 miles

Horn switch faulty

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 32,861 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 32,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/70/15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn switch faulty

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 29,408 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 27,105 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By front crossmember mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 25,295 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 22,551 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 17,887 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 17,887 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 16,292 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 16,291 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 15,114 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 14,457 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 12,901 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 12,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 11,802 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 11,474 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 10,146 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2009 9,986 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres sidewalls perished - attention needed

front support for radiator corroded to excess - attention needed

nearside front wiper blade rubber split at end

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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N371 SBO is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N371 SBO, 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 N371 SBO registered?

N371 SBO is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N371 SBO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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