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N414 BAU

1996 Fiat Ducato

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,740 mi
Last recorded55,740 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN414 BAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2026 55,740 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 55,273 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 54,972 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 54,961 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 54,325 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 53,915 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 53,172 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 52,362 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 52,345 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 51,889 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 50,509 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 49,490 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 49,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 47,519 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 46,422 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 44,813 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 43,582 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,187 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 42,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2011 40,918 miles

slight perishing to nearside front tyre

Pass 25 May 2010 39,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 35,813 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 31,904 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 May 2008 31,904 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 29,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,511 miles

Rear tyres cracking up on outer sidewalls

Small chip in screen not in zone a

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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N414 BAU is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N414 BAU, 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 N414 BAU registered?

N414 BAU is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N414 BAU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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