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N489 AHN

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

64,707 mi
Last recorded64,707 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 AHN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 64,707 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 64,707 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2024 64,298 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 64,296 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 63,545 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 63,132 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 62,819 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 61,510 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 61,510 miles

Exhaust system insecure all mounting perished and likely to fail (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 61,045 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

o/s and n/s inner sills / step slightly corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2019 61,045 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

o/s and n/s inner sills / step slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 60,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill

Offside Front Inner sill

Fail 1 Aug 2018 60,285 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill

Offside Front Inner sill

Pass 22 Aug 2017 60,242 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2017 60,242 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 59,353 miles

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

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

Offside sill corroded

exhaust mounting rubbers perished/cracked

Fail 11 Aug 2016 59,353 miles

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

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

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

Offside sill corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust mounting rubbers perished/cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,689 miles

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 57,689 miles

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

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 54,331 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 53,637 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 49,011 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 48,212 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 48,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 47,166 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 46,701 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 45,137 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 43,082 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 39,670 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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N489 AHN is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 N489 AHN, 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 N489 AHN registered?

N489 AHN is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N489 AHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N489 AHN shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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