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N486 FHL

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,365 mi
Last recorded158,365 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN486 FHL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 158,365 miles

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

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

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2023 155,360 miles

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

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

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 155,062 miles

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

lower sections of both front doorsteps corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 20 Oct 2021 153,732 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 152,112 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 152,097 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 149,780 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 49,780 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 46,742 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 43,619 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 39,029 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 39,026 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle inner disc excessive corrosion (3.7.B.5b)

all exhaust rubbers split/snapping

Pass 9 Jul 2015 134,054 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished/cracked on sidewall.

power steering pipes corroded

rear springs running on bump stops.

vehicle over weight at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2014 131,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle over weight at time of test

Fail 8 Jul 2014 131,275 miles

Nearside Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle over weight at time of test

Pass 14 May 2013 126,885 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2013 126,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 123,396 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2011 117,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 114,179 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 8,406 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 102,238 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 102,147 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2007 102,147 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 98,310 miles

all 4 tyres outer sidewalls cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2006 98,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2005 96,079 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N486 FHL is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N486 FHL, 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 N486 FHL registered?

N486 FHL is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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