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N420 MHG

1996 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,652 mi
Last recorded147,652 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 MHG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 147,652 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mountings splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front radiator mounting crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 3rd axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3rd axle tyre cracking in outer sidewall and inner sidewall to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2nd & 3rd axles (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 147,652 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mountings splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front radiator mounting crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 3rd axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3rd axle tyre cracking in outer sidewall and inner sidewall to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2nd & 3rd axles (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 147,569 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 146,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside middle side marker not working

Pass 29 Apr 2021 144,961 miles

Central Rear Hand brake linkage fouling exhaust

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Brake pipe fouling suspension n/s axle 2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 144,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlight pattern low n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Head light pattern low o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Hand brake linkage fouling exhaust

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Brake pipe fouling suspension n/s axle 2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 139,788 miles

Offside Front under sill corroded and hole

nearside and offside front of chassis corroded and hole

Fail 1 May 2019 39,786 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3rd axle (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2nd axle (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake hose bulging under pressure 2nd axle (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid 2nd axle (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front under sill corroded and hole

brake warning light on dash

nearside and offside front of chassis corroded and hole

Pass 14 May 2018 135,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules axle 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules axle 3 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear axle 3 tyre is perished

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules axle 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules axle 3 (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 May 2018 135,573 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm axle 3 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules axle 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules axle 3 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear axle 3 tyre is perished

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules axle 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules axle 3 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear axle 3 is perished

Pass 8 Apr 2017 135,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 134,839 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 134,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside front brake hose insecure

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 128,440 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 128,430 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2013 119,786 miles

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

Power steering pipes to rack slightly corroded surfaces.

Pass 22 May 2012 117,620 miles

Oil leak

evidence of grease round nearside cv boot but no signs of any leak

Pass 6 Jun 2011 114,890 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 114,890 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 108,677 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 108,630 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 106,519 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 95,888 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 83,434 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

n/s front tyre approaching limit

Pass 16 May 2006 67,014 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 58,686 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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N420 MHG is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N420 MHG, 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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N420 MHG is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 January 1996.

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