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N493 NVL

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

89,564 mi
Last recorded89,564 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 NVL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 89,564 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2023 85,515 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 82,758 miles

Central Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 82,751 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 79,802 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 76,517 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 73,223 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 70,649 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 68,878 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 66,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 64,509 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 61,003 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 60,634 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 59,652 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 58,023 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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N493 NVL is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 N493 NVL, 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 N493 NVL registered?

N493 NVL is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N493 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N493 NVL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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