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N511 NHW

1996 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

45,714 mi
Last recorded45,714 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN511 NHW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 45,714 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 44,144 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 40,122 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 34,997 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 34,289 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 33,720 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 33,720 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis at wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 32,558 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 32,280 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 30,727 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 30,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2016 27,953 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust silencer holed. (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust silencer rubber mounts perished and not fully supporting system.

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Drivers seat subframe has bolt missing ( not insecure)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Corroded and holed but not within 30cm of mounting. (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 May 2016 27,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust silencer holed. (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust silencer rubber mounts perished and not fully supporting system.

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Drivers seat subframe has bolt missing ( not insecure)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Corroded and holed but not within 30cm of mounting. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 26,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to the underside of the battery mounting NOT within 30cm of any mot components

Fail 20 Mar 2015 26,238 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to the underside of the battery mounting NOT within 30cm of any mot components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 26,238 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,232 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 26,232 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 26,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 25,931 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 25,843 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,349 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 24,311 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 22,403 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 21,844 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 21,844 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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N511 NHW is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 N511 NHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N511 NHW registered?

N511 NHW is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 July 1996.

Is N511 NHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N511 NHW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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