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N470 ENF

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,859 mi
Last recorded229,859 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN470 ENF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 229,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both front headlight lenses poor affecting images

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

Front Inner Both Wheel arches corroded

Front Sub-frame and suspension corroded

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil sump corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reverse light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 228,383 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 228,383 miles

Central Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 228,353 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.65 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front shackle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front shackle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 227,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside door hard to close

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2023 227,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside door hard to close

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2022 226,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s door hard to close

Pass 20 May 2021 226,146 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Front both front seat belts slow to retract but functioning

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 226,137 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting center chassis excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step excessive corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner front wheel arch at rear near jacking point and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside front

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

Front both front seat belts slow to retract but functioning

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 221,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake pads starting to break up

Nearside Front door step corroded

Nearside chassi corroded in multiple places

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front brake pads starting to break up

Pass 25 Jun 2018 216,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

brake pedal feels hard but performance ok

Pass 26 Jun 2017 214,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside upper and lower mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 212,590 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 209,943 miles

brake test weight 3120kg

Fail 24 Apr 2015 209,930 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake test weight 3120kg

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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N470 ENF is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N470 ENF, 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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N470 ENF is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 February 1996.

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