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N412 NTL

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,783 mi
Last recorded196,783 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN412 NTL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 196,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub-frame / steps and sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

this vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 16 Apr 2025 196,764 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front headlights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub-frame / steps and sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

this vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 14 Aug 2024 196,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 195,344 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2023 195,344 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 194,190 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 193,193 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 192,129 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 190,539 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 190,534 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 188,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 188,111 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 185,522 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Mar 2014 185,521 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2013 184,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 184,814 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 184,823 miles

rear light wiring insecure

Fail 3 Mar 2012 184,812 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear light wiring insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2011 184,089 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 183,158 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 179,897 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 174,106 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 163,529 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 148,147 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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N412 NTL is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N412 NTL, 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 N412 NTL registered?

N412 NTL is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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