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N451 NUS

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

74,225 mi
Last recorded74,225 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN451 NUS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 74,225 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Underbody repairs undersealed

Fail 25 Apr 2026 74,225 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Underbody repairs undersealed

Pass 25 Apr 2023 74,062 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 74,045 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 74,041 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 74,012 miles

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 72,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 72,570 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 72,554 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 72,554 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 72,496 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 70,580 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 70,570 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing to inner wheel arch /inner wing in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg to front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg in several places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 68,532 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 66,887 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,390 miles

all exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 14 Jul 2015 64,390 miles

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

all exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 30 Jul 2014 57,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 57,955 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 51,665 miles

Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 48,801 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,168 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 46,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 46,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f tyre lightly cut on outer sidewall

outer sills corroded at steps

power steering pipes corroded

radiator fins corroded

underside and all parts of chassis corroded

wipers not parking

Pass 28 Apr 2010 43,952 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,785 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 43,785 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 41,073 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 41,073 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 38,541 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,941 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge advise rotation and alignment

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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N451 NUS is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 N451 NUS, 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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N451 NUS is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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