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N460 ADP

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,073 mi
Last recorded144,073 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN460 ADP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 144,073 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 144,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 144,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 139,328 miles

Nearside centre to rear brake pipe at clips surface rust

damage to o/s/r /front of vehicle

exhaust rusty

front cross member surface rust

slight oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 28 Feb 2015 134,622 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

oil leak ?

power steering pipes surface rust

Pass 28 Feb 2015 134,622 miles

exhaust system rusty

oil leak ?

power steering pipes surface rust

Pass 15 Apr 2013 127,990 miles

Oil leak

front cross member rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2013 127,990 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

front cross member rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2012 121,251 miles

Oil leak

rear suspension low

Pass 15 Apr 2011 113,908 miles

Oil leak

centre brake pipe surface rust

front cross member rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2010 105,685 miles

Oil leak

front cross member rusty

rear suspension hard

Pass 19 Mar 2009 98,812 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 98,811 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 96,991 miles

rear tyres cracked in sidewall and tread

Fail 14 Apr 2008 96,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear tyres cracked in sidewall and tread

Pass 15 May 2006 92,426 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 924,236 miles

Nearside Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Fail 8 Nov 2005 92,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 92,290 miles

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

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

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

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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N460 ADP is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 N460 ADP, 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 N460 ADP registered?

N460 ADP is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N460 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N460 ADP shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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