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N408 UTA

1996 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,314 mi
Last recorded56,314 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN408 UTA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 56,314 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT SLIGHT CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 56,299 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 56,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

unable to see brake pads. some rust in underbody and exhaust

Pass 15 Nov 2023 52,715 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 52,710 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 49,690 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 44,919 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 Jul 2021 44,914 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Upper and lower both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage and subframe has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 43,717 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 43,538 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE DETERIORATED

PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

SURFACE CORROSION ON N/S/F AND FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES IN ENGINE BAY

Fail 25 Jul 2019 43,538 miles

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE DETERIORATED

PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

SURFACE CORROSION ON N/S/F AND FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES IN ENGINE BAY

Pass 31 Jul 2018 43,525 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,509 miles

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS, POWER STEERING PIPES AND BRAKE PIPES

Fail 10 Jul 2017 43,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded INNER WING PANEL SUPPLYING FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

BRAKE FLUID DIRTY

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS, POWER STEERING PIPES AND BRAKE PIPES

Pass 20 Jul 2016 43,486 miles

BRAKE FLUID DIRTY

CORROSION IN BATTERY TRAY CARRIER

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS, EXHAUST SYSTEM, POWER STEERING PIPES AND BRAKE PIPES

Fail 20 Jul 2016 43,486 miles

BRAKE FLUID DIRTY

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

CORROSION IN BATTERY TRAY CARRIER

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS, EXHAUST SYSTEM, POWER STEERING PIPES AND BRAKE PIPES

Fail 8 Jul 2016 43,479 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 42,096 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 41,693 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 41,693 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 40,494 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 40,494 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

both front tyres perished to excess

Pass 9 May 2012 39,877 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 2 May 2012 39,871 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 3 May 2011 39,229 miles

Graese on n/s/f shock absorber

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight knock from front suspension

Slight oil leak from front of engine

Some corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Some corrosion to rear exhasut

Some deterioration to all brake hoses and ferules

Some freeplay in both front wheel bearings

Some movement in front suspension arm inner bushes

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Wipers very slow operation

Pass 3 May 2011 39,229 miles

Graese on n/s/f shock absorber

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight knock from front suspension

Slight oil leak from front of engine

Some corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Some corrosion to rear exhasut

Some deterioration to all brake hoses and ferules

Some freeplay in both front wheel bearings

Some movement in front suspension arm inner bushes

Wipers very slow operation

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,098 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 39,098 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,386 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 38,377 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,983 miles

Some light corrosion to structure and components

Some play in front bearings

light corrosion to exhaust

Fail 18 Mar 2008 35,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,601 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pump slightly damp

Pass 3 Apr 2006 33,805 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING ARM

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

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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N408 UTA is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N408 UTA, 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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N408 UTA is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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