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N50 JEJ

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

65,081 mi
Last recorded65,081 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 JEJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 65,081 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 64,413 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 64,140 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 62,584 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 62,582 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

2 gear box bolts missing

Pass 26 Apr 2023 62,040 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 62,022 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 62,009 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

slight bind from nearside rear brake

Pass 25 May 2021 60,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up badly but no ply or cords found (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

nearside and offside rear closing panels corroded

Fail 18 May 2021 60,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center -poor repair (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking leak offs (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up badly but no ply or cords found (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

nearside and offside rear closing panels corroded

Pass 13 May 2020 60,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2020 60,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 53,377 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 51,370 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 51,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

n/s front inner wing corosion

Pass 13 May 2014 50,763 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 50,763 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 49,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 49,975 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 48,756 miles

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

n/s rear tyre condition slight perishing

Fail 16 May 2011 47,294 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 47,294 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 45,465 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 44,253 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 44,243 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 38,563 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 36,979 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 36,979 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 34,693 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N50 JEJ is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 N50 JEJ, 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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N50 JEJ is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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